(VOVworld) – Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has reiterated that Japan and India share a common vision on promoting peace and stability in a new Asia with more opportunities and greater prosperity.

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Queen Michiko are on a visit to India. Photo: internet

He made the remarks at the Tuesday reception for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Queen Michiko, who are visiting India. The President added that the Indian-Japanese relationship was built on a basis of similar democratic values, judicial regulations, and human rights protection. He said this relationship has gone beyond the framework of a normal bilateral relationship as both countries have become each other’s global partner with common strategic benefits. Therefore, India always treasures its close relationship with Japan.