Abe Shinzo: PM Modi's Heartfelt Meeting with Akie Abe
Abe Shinzo's Legacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Akie Abe, the wife of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Friday. The meeting was a poignant moment, where Modi fondly recalled his personal friendship with Abe. Sharing the sentiments on X, he expressed, 'Pleased to meet Mrs. Abe this afternoon. Recalled my close personal friendship with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Abe San's belief in the potential of India-Japan relations will remain a source of enduring strength for us. Deeply appreciate Mrs. Abe's continuing association with India.'
Remembering Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe was tragically assassinated on July 8, 2022, while campaigning for his party. The motivation behind the attack was rooted in accusations that he had ties to the Unification Church, which had faced criticism for significant contributions made by Abe's mother.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also shared his reflections on the meeting, stating, 'The meeting with Mrs. Akie Abe this morning brought back so many memories of PM Shinzo Abe and his commitment to India-Japan friendship. As our ties steadily progress, the strategic vision of PM Abe will always serve as a guiding spirit.'
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