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Japan, India sign pact on high-speed rail skills training

The agreement covers training for engineers and technicians who will operate and maintain India's first bullet train corridor.

Japan, India sign pact on high-speed rail skills training
Tokyo: Japan, India sign pact on high-speed rail skills training. (DBNEWS photo)

Tokyo: The agreement covers training for engineers and technicians who will operate and maintain India's first bullet train corridor.

Diplomats said the talks were constructive but acknowledged that differences remain on several key issues.

India's position, officials said, continues to emphasise fairness, development priorities and the needs of the Global South.

What happens next

Cooperation is not optional any more — the challenges are simply too big for any one country, a senior negotiator said.

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Representational image. (DBNEWS file photo)

The next round of discussions is expected early next year, with working groups meeting in the interim.

DBNEWS will continue to track this story and update readers as more details emerge. Follow DBNEWS for the latest from Tokyo, Karnataka and across India.

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