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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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India rejects claims of rift with Japan over bullet train project; says talks progressing well

India on Friday rejected suggestions of differences with Japan over the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project after a former Japanese minister accused Indian officials of delaying the flagship bullet train venture, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) asserting that bilateral discussions remain on track.

Responding to reports based on remarks by former Japanese Justice Minister Hideki Makihara, the MEA said, "We have seen the post that has been referred to. It is an individual opinion and at considerable variance with facts."

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