PM Modi Meets Shinzo Abe's Wife Akie, Recalls 'Personal Friendship' With Her Late Husband

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Akie Abe, the wife of Japanese late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and fondly recalled his “personal friendship” with him.

Sharing a post on X, he wrote, “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.”

Shinzo Abe was assassinated on July 8, 2022, while campaigning for his party. The accused targeted Abe, believing he had ties to the Unification Church, which he resented due to significant donations his mother had made to the sect.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also took to X and shared a photo with Akie Abe on his handle.

Jaishankar wrote: “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.”