PM Modi arrives in Japan, will attend Shinzo Abe state funeral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today. Prime Minister Modi has reached Tokyo, Japan to attend the funeral program.
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The state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is going to take place today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tokyo to attend Shinzo Abe's state funeral, where he will bid his last farewell to his friend. Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that PM Modi left for Tokyo to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. PM PM will go to Akasaka Palace from here, where he will be greeted. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that during the visit the Prime Minister will attend the state funeral ceremony in Budokan.
Earlier, PM Modi said in a tweet that I am going to Tokyo to attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Along with this, he described Abe as a dear friend and a great supporter of Indo-Japanese friendship. Modi will personally condole Mrs. Abe during the state funeral. PM Modi considered Shinzo Abe as his dear friend. He had several meetings with Prime Minister Abe while he was the then Chief Minister of Gujarat.
Prime Minister Modi said that he would meet Prime Minister Kishida and Mrs. Abe to express condolences on behalf of all Indians. He said that we will continue to work to further strengthen India-Japan relations in line with Abe's vision.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made in view of the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Tuesday. Many foreign celebrities, including Prime Minister Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris, will attend Abe's funeral. It is being told that representatives of more than 100 countries, including more than 20 heads of state, will attend Shinzo Abe's state funeral.
