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PM to leave tonight for Tokyo to participate in state funeral of former Japanese PM, Shinzo Abe

Posted On: 26 SEP 2022 5:51PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will be leaving to Tokyo, Japan tonight to participate in the state funeral of former Japanese PM, Shinzo Abe. 

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;

"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. @kishida230"

 

 

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