Japanese PM Abe likely to visit Odisha in December: Reports

Bhubaneswar: If everything falls into place, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe can visit the Sun temple in Konark in Odisha.

As per reports published by national media, Abe is likely to visit India between December 13 and 17 for his annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The report added Assam and Odisha are being considered as the possible venues for the summit. While Guwahati is reportedly the first choice, the Indian government is considering Bhubaneswar as an alternate venue.

Sources said the Sun temple in Konark is also being considered, owing to its picturesque background.