Japan Urges India to Allow Companies to Restart Operations

Japan has asked that its companies in India be allowed to return to work. The request was relayed by Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu during a phone conversation with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on Thursday, according to a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry. Minister Motegi expressed gratitude for the Indian government's support for the repatriation of Japanese citizens residing in India and called for continued cooperation to ensure their safety amid the spread of the new coronavirus disease.