S M Krishna to begin two-day visit to Japan from today

New Delhi, July 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna will begin his two-day official visit to Japan from today.

A Ministry of External Affairs statement said that Krishna is traveling to Tokyo at the invitation of Japan's Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone.

Krishna and Nakasone are expected to discuss the reform of international institutions like the UN and financial bodies.

The two leaders are also expected to discuss approaches to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

During his visit, Krishna will participate in the third annual strategic dialogue of the Foreign Ministers of India and Japan.

He will also review Indo-Japanese bilateral ties and discuss matters of regional and international issues.

Krishna will also call on Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso and officially inaugurate the new building of the Indian Embassy in Tokyo.

An interaction with the Indian community in Japan is also scheduled. (ANI)