Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe are expected to discuss deals covering high-speed rail, defence and civilian nuclear technology when they hold talks on Saturday. Modi and Abe, both right-wing nationalists, have forged an unusually warm relationship since the Indian leader stormed to power at general elections last year pledging to revive the flagging economy. The two countries are seeking to take advantage of that friendship, formed partly over their mutual desire to counter regional rival China's growing influence, during Abe's two-day visit.
