New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on his birthday and said both the leaders are committed to take India-Japan relations to the next level.

“Wishing @AbeShinzo a Happy Birthday! I pray for his long life, good health and wish him the best in leading Japan to new heights of progress,” Modi said in a tweet.

He said that whenever he interacts with Abe, “I cannot but marvel at his insight and expertise on a wide range of issues, both local and international”.

Modi said: “Both PM @AbeShinzo and I are committed to taking India-Japa