Civil pact on nuclear power signed by India and Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday signed a civilian nuclear cooperation pact with visiting Indian leader Narendra Modi as he pushed to promote exports of Japanese nuclear technology to keep the teetering economy afloat. The basis of the treaty was agreed on last December, before his three-day visit to Japan. The treaty will allow Japan to transfer nuclear technology-related components and help build reactors in India, where countries like China and France are eyeing opportunities for similar investments.