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PM Modi to depart for Tokyo tonight to attend former PM Shinzo Abe’s State funeral

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mentioned that he’ll go away tonight to attend the state funeral of former prime minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.

The funeral will happen on Tuesday.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “I am traveling to Tokyo tonight to participate in the State Funeral of former PM Shinzo Abe, a dear friend and a great champion of India-Japan friendship.””I will be conveying heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Kishida and Mrs Abe on behalf of all Indians. We will continue working to further strengthen India-Japan relations as envisioned by Abe San,” PM added.

Earlier within the day, Foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra mentioned this journey is a chance for PM Modi to honour the reminiscence of his expensive buddy and a champion of India-Japan ties.

According to Foreign Secretary Kwatra, the overall period of PM Modi’s go to to Japan is between 12-16 hours. During the go to, he’ll attend the state funeral ceremony at Budokan, adopted by a greeting event at Akasaka Palace.

“Prime Minister be leaving in a few hours for Japan to attend the state funeral of Abe. During this visit, the PM will attend the state funeral ceremony at Budokan,” Kwatra mentioned, whereas addressing a particular briefing on Prime Minister’s go to to Japan.

Kwatra additionally mentioned that PM Modi may have a greeting event with Japan PM Kishida to convey his condolences in individual, however along with that PM Modi will even have a quick bilateral assembly with PM Kishida.

“Naturally, the related individuals concerned from the 2 sides might be out there and take part in these discussions. It will take note of, a fast overview evaluation of the general relationship, its present standing, its trajectory, its progress and the measures that each nations take it additional.

It will reaffirm our continued dedication and powerful efforts that stakeholders on either side proceed to make – to advertise and progress this relationship,” added Kwatra.

India had introduced one-day nationwide mourning on 09 July 2022 as a mark of respect for Abe Shinzo.

Speaking concerning the deep respect ex-PM Abe had in India, Kwatra mentioned, “We had declared a day of national mourning when former PM Abe departed this world. PM Modi holds former PM Abe a very dear friend, had also conveyed his sincerest condolences at that time.”PM Modi and PM Abe developed a private bond by means of their conferences and interactions spanning over a decade, starting from PM Modi’s go to to Japan in 2007 as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

The two leaders elevated India-Japan relations to Special Strategic and Global Partnership standing in 2014.

“During this visit, PM Modi will have the opportunity to participate with representatives of 100 other countries, as I said, along with 20 Heads of States and Governments to participate in the state funeral. Also, along with that, PM Modi will have the opportunity to meet PM Kishida and Mrs Abe to convey his condolences in person to the country, to the leadership and Mrs Abe,” he added.

Meanwhile, Japan has imposed tight safety measures within the capital metropolis Tokyo because the state funeral of Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on July 8 within the metropolis of Nara throughout a marketing campaign speech, will happen on September 27. Thousands of persons are anticipated to attend the funeral.

Representatives from a whole lot of nations and worldwide organizations are anticipated to take part within the state funeral on Tuesday on the Nippon Budokan in central Tokyo, Japan Times reported.

According to Japan’s Kyodo News, Police are taking further precautions to make sure there isn’t any hole in safety on condition that Abe was shot down regardless of the presence of police whereas he was giving a public tackle. (ANI)

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