Shinzo Abe state funeral: The legacy of Japan's longest-serving prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Shinzo Abe state funeral: The legacy of Japan's longest-serving prime minister

Hindustan Times  

As thousands of attendees, including representatives from over 217 countries, territories and international organizations, arrive in Japan to attend the state funeral of the country's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, his contribution to Japan as the country's longest serving post-war prime minister has been immense. Shinzo Abe State Funeral: People leave flowers and pay their respects to former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. Before Shinzo Abe returned to power in 2012, Japan had suffered its biggest trauma since World War Two - a massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown at Fukushima. Shinzo Abe removed Article 9 which is part of the country's constitution, making it a pacifist nation since World War Two.

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Jaishankar hands over personal letter from PM Modi to Japan's late PM Shinzo Abe's wife
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar hands over personal letter from PM Modi to Japan's late PM Shinzo Abe's wife

India TV News  

Tokyo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Japan's late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe, and handed her a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveying his condolences on the passing of the late PM's mother Yoko Abe. He met Akie Abe and recalled the late Japanese premier's invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations, …

PM Modi remembers 'dear friend' Shinzo Abe during Atal Setu inauguration
11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi remembers 'dear friend' Shinzo Abe during Atal Setu inauguration

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered his "dear friend" Shinzo Abe after inaugurating the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link or Atal Setu, crediting the former Japanese PM for "envisioning the project" along with him. Both of us had vowed to complete the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project," PM Modi said. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link project, which was in limbo …

Japanese leaders mark 1 year since assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe
1 year, 5 months ago

Japanese leaders mark 1 year since assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe

Hindustan Times  

Japanese political and business leaders on Saturday marked one year since the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledging to tackle pressing political goals as a way of honoring Abe’s wishes. Yamagami has told investigators that he killed Abe, one of Japan’s most influential and divisive politicians, because of the former prime minister’s apparent links …

Japanese leaders mark 1 year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe
1 year, 5 months ago

Japanese leaders mark 1 year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese political and business leaders on Saturday marked one year since the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledging to tackle pressing political goals as a way of honoring Abe’s wishes. Yamagami has told investigators that he killed Abe, one of Japan’s most influential and divisive politicians, because of the former prime minister’s …

Suspect in assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe is charged with murder
1 year, 11 months ago

Suspect in assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe is charged with murder

LA Times  

Tetsuya Yamagami, who is accused of killing Japan’s Shinzo Abe, is led to a police station Tuesday. Japanese prosecutors formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder, sending him to stand trial, a Japanese court said Friday. Police have said Yamagami told them that he killed Abe, one of Japan’s most influential and …

Japanese former leader Abe honored at divisive state funeral
2 years, 2 months ago

Japanese former leader Abe honored at divisive state funeral

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, was given a rare state funeral Tuesday full of military pomp and surrounded by throngs of mourners as well as by widespread protests, with thousands taking to the streets in opposition. “I had a firm belief that you would contribute as a compass showing the future direction of Japan and the …

Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe, PM Modi, other leaders attend| In Pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe, PM Modi, other leaders attend| In Pics

Hindustan Times  

Japan holds state funeral for Shinzo Abe, PM Modi, other leaders attend| In Pics Shinzo Abe funeral: World leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi gathered in Japan on Tuesday to pay their respects to the former Japanese prime minister.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Shinzo Abe State Funeral: A portrait of Shinzo Abe hangs above …

Explained | Why has the state funeral for Shinzo Abe divided Japan?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Why has the state funeral for Shinzo Abe divided Japan?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has triggered a public backlash against the government, dealing a major blow to the popularity of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The situation worsened after details emerged about ties between Mr. Abe, the ruling LDP and a controversial religious group, the …

Shinzo Abe’s rare state funeral costs more than Queen Elizabeth’s: Why is it so?
2 years, 2 months ago

Shinzo Abe’s rare state funeral costs more than Queen Elizabeth’s: Why is it so?

Firstpost  

Shinzo Abe is being accorded with a state funeral with a reported cost of 1.66 billion yen — compared to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral of 1.3 billion yen. The event has angered many Japanese, who believe the former prime minister doesn’t deserve it and that the money could be put to better use Japan will honour its longest-serving leader, Shinzo …

Tense Japan holds funeral for assassinated ex-leader Abe
2 years, 2 months ago

Tense Japan holds funeral for assassinated ex-leader Abe

The Hindu  

A tense Japan prepared Tuesday for a rare and controversial state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving leader in his nation's modern history and one of the most divisive. Mr. Kishida says the longest-serving leader in Japan's modern political history deserves a state funeral. In what some see as an attempt to further justify the honour …

EXPLAINED: Why is Japan Split Over Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's State Funeral?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINED: Why is Japan Split Over Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's State Funeral?

News 18  

A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in July, has split Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is battling a near-continuous political fallout from his handling of both the links to the church among his party’s lawmakers and the state funeral he says Abe deserves. Kishida says Abe deserves a state funeral because he …

PM Modi in attendance as global leaders pay last respects to Shinzo Abe| Top 10
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi in attendance as global leaders pay last respects to Shinzo Abe| Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the global leaders attending the funeral of Shinzo Abe, who died in July after he was shot at during a speech amid a poll campaign. State funeral for slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is held in Tokyo, Japan Here are top updates on the Shinzo Abe funeral: 1. In a tweet, PM Modi …

PM Modi, world leaders attend former Japan PM Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi, world leaders attend former Japan PM Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined several world leaders in Tokyo to attend former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's state funeral. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold a bilateral meeting in Tokyo pic.twitter.com/DGIv4RaDNy — ANI September 27, 2022 PM Modi joined several global leaders to pay tribute to Abe. SHINZO ABE'S STATE FUNERAL …

PM Modi in Japan for Shinzo Abe's state funeral: A look back at their bromance
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi in Japan for Shinzo Abe's state funeral: A look back at their bromance

Firstpost  

Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, shared a close bond with Narendra Modi and their friendship helped elevate bilateral ties to a new high On 8 July, the world gasped in shock when former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while he was on an election campaign in the city of Nara. Today, Japan will hold a …

PM Modi Pays Tribute to 'Dear Friend' Shinzo Abe at State Funeral in Tokyo, Lauds Ex-Japan PM's Legacy
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi Pays Tribute to 'Dear Friend' Shinzo Abe at State Funeral in Tokyo, Lauds Ex-Japan PM's Legacy

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the state funeral of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was attacked on July 8 in the city of Nara during a campaign speech and died later that day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays respect to former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at the latter's State funeral in Tokyo"India is missing former Japanese …

Japan honours Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan honours Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Japan bids assassinated leader farewell amid anger over the cost of the state funeral and his party’s ties to the Unification Church. Japan has bid farewell to assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a rare state funeral that divided the nation. But Kishida defended the state funeral as necessary, citing Abe’s “achievements” over his eight years in office and …

More than Queen Elizabeth II's? How much will Shinzo Abe's state funeral cost
2 years, 2 months ago

More than Queen Elizabeth II's? How much will Shinzo Abe's state funeral cost

Hindustan Times  

Controversy over the cost of Shinzo Abe's funeral erupted as more than 70% of people surveyed by Kyodo news agency poll said that Japan's government was spending too much on the funeral. The estimated costs for the ex-prime minister's funeral is 1.66 billion yen which has resulted in comparison to Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral last week. Even though amount …

Shinzo Abe Funeral: Who will attend the state service for Japan's former PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Shinzo Abe Funeral: Who will attend the state service for Japan's former PM

Hindustan Times  

The state funeral for former Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe is set to take place on Tuesday as thousands of attendees, including representatives from over 217 countries, territories and international organizations, are expected to participate. The service will be the first major public event since new police security guidelines were implement following the assassination of Shinzo Abe on July 8. …

PM Modi Leaves to Attend State Funeral of 'Dear Friend Shinzo Abe' in Tokyo on Tuesday
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi Leaves to Attend State Funeral of 'Dear Friend Shinzo Abe' in Tokyo on Tuesday

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Monday evening to visit Tokyo for attending the state funeral of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe on September 27. The interaction between prime ministers Modi and Abe developed a personal bond through their meetings and interactions spanning over a decade, beginning from PM Modi’s visit to Japan in 2007 as chief minister …

EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in July, has split Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is battling a near-continuous political fallout from his handling of both the links to the church among his party’s lawmakers and the state funeral he says Abe deserves. Kishida says Abe deserves a state funeral …

PM Modi to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday

India TV News  

PM Modi Japan visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join several global leaders to pay tributes to Japan's slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe at his state funeral in Tokyo on Tuesday. "I am travelling 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," Modi …

Hundreds demand cancellation of Japanese ex-leader’s funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Hundreds demand cancellation of Japanese ex-leader’s funeral

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Several hundred protesters demanded the cancellation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral as they shouted slogans and waved banners Friday in a Tokyo park. “Abe’s policies supported war,” demonstrator Mayumi Ishida said, noting Abe consistently sought to raise defense spending. Yoshiko Kamata, a part-time worker at a convenience store, acknowledged the state funeral couldn’t be …

Protesters call for cancellation of state funeral for Japan’s Abe
2 years, 3 months ago

Protesters call for cancellation of state funeral for Japan’s Abe

Al Jazeera  

Some 62 percent of respondents in recent poll by Japanese newspaper said they opposed holding a state funeral for Abe. Several hundred protesters have gathered in Tokyo to demand the cancellation of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral, accusing the slain premier of holding militarist views. Some 62 percent of respondents in a recent poll by the Mainichi …

PM Modi to attend funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Japan on September 27
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to attend funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Japan on September 27

India TV News  

Shinzo Abe funeral: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Japan on September 27 to attend the funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has strongly defended the state funeral for Abe scheduled on September 27 at the Budokan arena. Defending the decision to hold the ceremony, Kishida said, "We've received many requests to attend …

Man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s office in Tokyo on Wednesday in an apparent protest against the state funeral planned next week for former leader Shinzo Abe, officials and media reports said. The planned state funeral for Abe has become increasingly unpopular among Japanese as more details emerge about the governing Liberal Democratic …

Japanese man sets himself on fire over Abe’s state funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Japanese man sets himself on fire over Abe’s state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Shinzo Abe was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, but recent polls show more than half of the public opposes the ceremony. A man has set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister’s Tokyo office in an apparent protest over the government’s plans to hold a state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe later this month, Japanese media reported. Abe, Japan’s …

Half of Japan governing lawmakers tied to Unification Church
2 years, 3 months ago

Half of Japan governing lawmakers tied to Unification Church

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s governing party said Thursday that an internal survey found that nearly half of its national lawmakers had ties to the Unification Church, in a widening controversy that emerged after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. That led to revelations of widespread ties between the governing Liberal Democratic Party and the South Korea-based church, which experts …

Japan to spend $1.83m on ex-PM Abe’s state funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan to spend $1.83m on ex-PM Abe’s state funeral

Al Jazeera  

Japan will spend $1.83m on a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe, the government has said, despite growing opposition from a public angered by revelations of the ruling party’s ties to the Unification Church. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving but divisive premier, was shot and killed at an election rally on July 8, and although funeral services were held soon …

Shinzo Abe state funeral: PM Modi likely to visit Japan to attend ceremony later next month
2 years, 4 months ago

Shinzo Abe state funeral: PM Modi likely to visit Japan to attend ceremony later next month

India TV News  

Highlights Japan has scheduled the state funeral for Abe on September 27 The ceremony will take place at the Nippon Budokan arena in the Kitanomaru National Garden in Tokyo PM Modi is also likely to hold a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Shinzo Abe state funeral: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Japan to attend the …

Will Japan seek its lodestar in the legacy of Shinzo Abe?
2 years, 5 months ago

Will Japan seek its lodestar in the legacy of Shinzo Abe?

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 24, 2022 18:00 IST The assassination of the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the first week of July by a lone gunman was an unprecedented act in the politics of post-war Japan. Abe’s priority during his two stints as Prime Minister was revising Japan’s pacifist Constitution, which was thrust on the country by the US …

Japan PM blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan PM blames police for death of former leader Shinzo Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday blamed inadequate police protection for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot last week while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Kishida also announced plans to hold a state funeral for Abe later this year, noting his contributions at home and in boosting Japan’s security alliance with the United …

Japan PM blames inadequate police protection for Abe killing
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan PM blames inadequate police protection for Abe killing

Al Jazeera  

Fumio Kishida says Japan will hold a state funeral for the slain former prime minister in autumn. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has blamed inadequate police security for the death of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was shot while giving an outdoor campaign speech. Paying tribute to Abe, Kishida said Japan’s longest-serving prime minister had “many great legacies to his …

Japanese say final goodbye to assassinated former leader Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

Japanese say final goodbye to assassinated former leader Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as his funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination shocked the nation. Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled sidewalks outside Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Abe, whose nationalistic views drove the governing party’s conservative policies. …

Key moments in life of Shinzo Abe, former Japanese leader
2 years, 5 months ago

Key moments in life of Shinzo Abe, former Japanese leader

Associated Press  

Shinzo Abe was born into a prominent political family and became Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. Here is a look at key moments in his life and career: — Sept. 21, 1954: Abe is born in Tokyo, the son of Shintaro Abe, who served as Japan’s foreign minister, and grandson of Nobusuke Kishi, a former prime minister. — 2005: Abe is …

Japan bids sombre farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan bids sombre farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe

Al Jazeera  

People line the streets as the hearse carrying Abe’s body is driven around Tokyo after private funeral at the Zojoji Temple. Japanese have turned out in their hundreds to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who dominated the country’s politics before his resignation in 2020, and died after being shot at a campaign rally last week. “I really …

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral
2 years, 5 months ago

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral

NPR  

Japanese people say their final goodbyes to former leader Shinzo Abe at his funeral Enlarge this image toggle caption Eugene Hoshiko/AP Eugene Hoshiko/AP TOKYO — Japanese bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation. Abe, the country's longest-serving prime …

Shinzo Abe Assassination: Blinken Reaches Tokyo, Says US Will 'Help Carry Burden Of Loss'
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe Assassination: Blinken Reaches Tokyo, Says US Will 'Help Carry Burden Of Loss'

News 18  

Washington’s top diplomat hailed assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe as a “man of vision” as he offered condolences Monday in Tokyo, where family will later hold a wake for the murdered politician. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a previously unscheduled trip to Japan while on an Asia tour and said he was there because “we’re friends, and …

Narendra Modi Will Miss Shinzo Abe Badly, But India-Japan Ties Are in Safe Hands
2 years, 5 months ago

Narendra Modi Will Miss Shinzo Abe Badly, But India-Japan Ties Are in Safe Hands

News 18  

Japan is in deep mourning after the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister and Member of the Lower House of the Diet Shinzo Abe. The Indian Prime Minister, several other Cabinet Ministers, and political leaders cutting across party lines in India expressed their deep condolences to the grieving family members of the Abe family. Significantly, Prime Minister Abe articulated the …

Shinzo Abe may be gone but his legacy lives on
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe may be gone but his legacy lives on

Al Jazeera  

The success of Abe’s LDP in Sunday’s legislative elections shows the slain former prime minister will continue to have an impact on Japan’s trajectory for years to come. It rallied public support for Abe’s incumbent Liberal Democratic Party and allowed it to garner enough votes in Sunday’s legislative elections to push for realising his overreaching vision for the country – …

A death unforetold: On assassination of Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

A death unforetold: On assassination of Shinzo Abe

The Hindu  

Shinzo Abe was a popular, even if divisive, politician who was no stranger to controversies. Since his rise to power in 2006 until his tragic assassination last week, he remained a tall presence in Japan’s politics and his views reshaped the country’s global profile. Abe may not have succeeded in restoring Japan’s economic superpower status while his attempts to rewrite …

Shinzo Abe: Japan’s longest-serving prime minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe: Japan’s longest-serving prime minister

The Independent  

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, who sought to revive his country as an economic and military power that could confront China’s rising influence, has died aged 67 after being shot by a gunman. Abe brought a measure of stability as prime minister from 2012 to 2020, after years of revolving-door leadership that complicated Japan’s critical alliances, including its trade …

National flag at half-mast as India mourns assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

National flag at half-mast as India mourns assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe

Live Mint  

As India observes one-day mourning as a mark of respect to the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated yesterday on July 8, the national flag at Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament fly at half-mast, news agency ANI reported. As a first time prime minister for a little over a year beginning 2006, Shinzo Abe shared a …

1-day mourning in India, US 'outraged': How the world reacted to ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe's assassination
2 years, 5 months ago

1-day mourning in India, US 'outraged': How the world reacted to ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe's assassination

India Today  

Condolences poured in from across the world after Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving Japanese PM, was shot dead during a campaign speech in Japan’s Nara on Friday. WORLD LEADERS IN SHOCK “The world has lost a great man of vision,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and added that Abe's murder is "incredibly shocking", and he is "deeply saddened." — Justin …

‘Like time had stopped’: Japan grapples with Shinzo Abe’s loss
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Like time had stopped’: Japan grapples with Shinzo Abe’s loss

Al Jazeera  

The former prime minister’s body returns to capital Tokyo as a shocked nation comes to terms with his assassination. Tokyo, Japan – The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western prefecture of Nara has sent shockwaves through Japan, a country where firearms are highly regulated and gun violence is rare. ‘Like time had stopped’ Tomigaya, where …

Assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders
2 years, 5 months ago

Assassination of Japan’s Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Leaders around the world condemned the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday as “despicable,” “cowardly” and “terrorism” while recalling him as a man devoted to peace, security and international cooperation. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the French foreign ministry called the shooting “despicable,” and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said it …

Shinzo Abe dead: Former Japanese prime minister dies after being shot during speech
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe dead: Former Japanese prime minister dies after being shot during speech

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan’s longest-serving leader Shinzo Abe …

'My Friend, Abe San': PM Modi pens emotional note for late Japanese PM
2 years, 5 months ago

'My Friend, Abe San': PM Modi pens emotional note for late Japanese PM

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday penned an emotional note for late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who died after being shot during an election speech. Hailing Shinzo Abe as an outstanding leader of Japan, PM Modi said with Abe's demise, Japan and the world have lost a great visionary and he has lost a dear friend. WHAT PM MODI …

Shinzo Abe, powerful former Japan PM, leaves divided legacy
2 years, 5 months ago

Shinzo Abe, powerful former Japan PM, leaves divided legacy

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Shinzo Abe was a political blueblood groomed for power. Abe believed that Japan’s postwar track record of economic success, peace and global cooperation was something “other countries should pay more attention to, and that Japanese should be proud of,” Leheny said. Abe was also a big influence on current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s policies, pushing for the bolstering …

A timeline of the career of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
2 years, 5 months ago

A timeline of the career of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Born into a prominent political family, Shinzo Abe, who was fatally shot at a campaign event Friday in western Japan, had been the country’s longest-serving prime minister. 2005: Abe is appointed chief cabinet secretary under Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, during which he leads negotiations to return Japanese citizens abducted to North Korea. Sept. 26, 2006: Abe becomes Japan’s …

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