Author: TOI News Desk
Publication: The Times of India
Date: March 8, 2024
URL:   https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jaishankar-hands-over-personal-letter-from-pm-modi-to-akie-abe-wife-of-former-japanese-pm-shinzo-abe/articleshow/108316045.cms

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday met with Akie Abe, widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and handed over a personal letter from PM Narendra Modi, offering his condolences on the passing of Yoko Abe, the late PM's mother.

Abe, aged 67, tragically passed away on July 8, 2022, after being shot during a campaign speech in Nara, Japan.

Jaishankar, who is currently visiting Tokyo, expressed his appreciation for Abe's significant contributions to strengthening the India-Japan relationship.

"During my visit, I had the privilege of meeting Mrs Akie Abe, the wife of the late PM Shinzo Abe. I expressed my gratitude for PM Shinzo Abe's invaluable efforts in advancing our bilateral ties," Jaishankar tweeted.

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Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) @DrSJaishankar

On my visit to Tokyo this time, met with Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late PM Shinzo Abe.

Recalled PM Shinzo Abe’s invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations.

Handed over a personal letter from PM @narendramodi conveying his condolences on the recent passing away of Mrs Yoko Abe, mother of the late PM.

Mar 8, 2024
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Abe, the longest-serving PM of Japan, held office from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020. PM Modi, in a heartfelt tribute, described Abe as an exceptional leader. Modi noted that with Abe's untimely demise, Japan and the world have lost a visionary, and he himself lost a dear friend.

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ANI @ANI

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Abe consistently prioritised strengthening strategic relations with India and played a pivotal role in significant initiatives such as the bilateral civil nuclear deal, a crucial trade agreement, and the formation of the Quad grouping.