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As Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passes away on Friday, India declared a day’s mourn as a mark of respect on Saturday, 9 July.
In view of the same, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a one day national mourning shall be observed on 9 July 2022.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Abe, 67, sucummbed to his injuries after being shot while making a speech in the western city of Nara.
Abe was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech on Friday in Nara, western Japan. He was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment but was not breathing and his heart had stopped.
As per the media reports, Abe was in “critical condition” after he was shot at while addressing an election campaign rally in Nara city, according to media reports.
Abe, who collapsed after apparently being shot in the chest while delivering a speech as part of election campaign was rushed to hospital and had reported to be in “cardiopulmonary arrest.”
Expressing shock over Abe’s demise, Modi tweeted, “I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe.”
Modi also shared a recent picture in his Twitter account with Abe.
Sharing a picture from my most recent meeting with my dear friend, Shinzo Abe in Tokyo. Always passionate about strengthening India-Japan ties, he had just taken over as the Chairman of the Japan-India Association. pic.twitter.com/Mw2nR1bIGz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Modi also tweeted that little did he know it was his last meeting with former Japan PM.
During my recent visit to Japan, I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Abe again and discuss many issues. He was witty and insightful as always. Little did I know that this would be our last meeting. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the Japanese people.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Modi stated Abe made great contribution in elevating Indo-Japan relationship.
Mr. Abe made an immense contribution to elevating India-Japan relations to the level of a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Today, whole India mourns with Japan and we stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters in this difficult moment.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
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