India and Japan today inked fourteen agreements in various fields including Defence Equipment and Technology security, infrastructure, education and economy. The two countries also sealed a broad agreement for cooperation in civil nuclear energy. The nuclear energy final deal will be signed after certain technical and legal issues are thrashed out. <br/><br/>The agreement, featuring broad contours of cooperation in the nuclear field, was arrived at after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe held the ninth annual Indo-Japan summit talks in New Delhi. Reflecting the importance of the nuclear pact, Mr Modi said it was more than just an agreement and that it was a shining symbol of a new level of mutual confidence and strategic partnership between the two countries towards the cause of a peaceful and secure world. <br/><br/>At a joint media briefing with Mr Modi, Mr Abe said Japan's cooperation with India in the nuclear field will be limited to peaceful objectives. <br/>Mr Modi said, India and Japan have taken two more decisive steps in security co-operation that will deepen the defence relations and promote defence manufacturing in India.<br/><br/>He said, this builds on decision to expand staff talks to all three wings of Armed Forces and to make Japan a partner in Malabar Naval Exercises. Mr Modi said, as the two countries work for Vision 2025 of Indo-Japan ties, India and Japan will advance prosperity of people and shape an Asian century according to vision and values of the region. Mr Modi said, recognizing the special relationship between the two countries, India will extend 'visa on arrival' to all Japanese citizens from 1st March next year. The Prime Minister said, India will also strive for its rightful place in a reformed UN Security Council. Mr Modi said, no friend will matter more in realising India's economic dreams than Japan. <br/><br/>He said New Delhi deeply values the Special Strategic and Global Partnership with Tokyo. Narendra Modi said Mr Abe has been prompt and positive on India's economic proposals, many of which are now unique to India. He expressed happiness over the fact that Japanese private investments are also rising sharply. Mr Modi said, India-Japan shared commitment to combating climate change is equally strong. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, India and Japan have taken relationship to new level and buds have turned into blossoms. Mr Abe said, with a view to supporting growth of India, both public and private sector of Japan will act in unison.