Tokyo [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday night concluded his go to to Tokyo to attend the State funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
“PM @narendramodi concludes a poignant visit to Tokyo. The legacy of former PM Shinzo Abe and the commitment of PM @narendramodiPM @kishida230 will continue to guide the India-Japan partnership to new heights,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated in a tweet.
Abe’s state funeral commenced earlier right this moment within the Japanese capital with the attendance of a number of world leaders.
During the State Funeral at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, PM Modi, who landed in Japan Tuesday morning, paid floral tributes to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
“A tribute to a great visionary and to his immense contribution in the elevation of the India-Japan partnership,” MEA stated in an announcement.
PM Modi lauded his “dear friend” Abe and stated that he was a fantastic chief, an exceptional particular person and somebody who believed in India-Japan friendship.
“When I was in Tokyo earlier this yr, little did I imagine I would be back for solemn program of former PM Abe’s state funeral. He was a great leader, a phenomenal individualsomeone who believed in India-Japan friendship. He shall live on in hearts of millions,” PM Modi stated.
Following the occasion, Prime Minister Modi met with Akie Abe, spouse of late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and recalled his fond recollections with “Abe San”.
Besides, he held a bilateral assembly along with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida and conveyed his deepest condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Abe.
PM Modi famous the contributions of the late Japanese PM in strengthening the India-Japan partnership and conceptualizing the imaginative and prescient of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific area.
“The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on further deepening bilateral relations. They also discussed a number of regional and global issues,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in an announcement.
Both leaders renewed their dedication to additional strengthening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and dealing collectively within the area and different worldwide groupings.
PM Modi arrived in Japan right this moment amid heightened safety measures within the nation as dozens of international dignitaries had been to attend the state funeral of former PM Abe who was assassinated in July.
Abe was shot regardless of the presence of police whereas he was giving a public tackle on July 8 within the metropolis of Nara throughout a marketing campaign speech.
Representatives from over 100 international locations, together with greater than 20 heads of state and heads of presidency participated within the state funeral.
Abe’s funeral was the second state funeral for a former prime minister since World War II. The first one was held in 1967 for Shigeru Yoshida. Other deceased prime ministers acquired a joint Cabinet Office and Liberal Democratic Party service.
On Monday, international secretary Vinay Kwatra stated this journey was a chance for PM Modi to honour the reminiscence of his expensive good friend and a champion of India-Japan ties.
“This visit by PM Modi is an opportunity for him to honour the memory of former PM Abe, who he considered a dear friend and a great champion of the India-Japan relationship,” the international secretary stated at a particular briefing.
He stated Abe made important contributions to deepening India-Japan relations, turning a primarily financial relationship right into a broad, complete, and strategic partnership, making it pivotal for the 2 international locations and the area’s safety. (ANI)