NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India and Japan agreed on Wednesday to launch talks on nuclear issues in a bid to resolve differences as New Delhi pushes its ambition to become the world's sixth atomic power and boost energy production.

The agreement came during discussions between India's junior foreign minister, E. Ahamed and visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso, officials said.

"The ministers agreed to launch a ... dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation, with the objective of promoting commonalities and enlarging areas of convergence for mutual cooperation in a constructive manner," a joint statement said.

"The dialogue will also address the issues relating to high technology trade," it added.