Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a close friend of India, ended his visit with several agreements including a navy drill to be joined by the United States, according to UPI. Abe's three-day India trip that concluded Monday was also designed to further strengthen bilateral economic and other ties. Data shows there are currently more than 1,000 Japanese companies who have invested in India, up from 550 in 2008. During Abe's visit, Japan and India agreed hold a trilateral navy drill along with the United States, Kyodo News reported. The United States, Japan's closest ally, is increasing its presence in the Pacific under its Asia pivot policy and sees India as a strategic partner. Abe, during his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, also announced about $2 billion worth of loans to India to help finance the expansion of a subway system in New Delhi, Kyodo said quoting Japanese officials. Keeping China's growing maritime activities in the East China and South China.
