Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Mrs. Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi on October 8, 2026. During the meeting, PM Modi expressed deep appreciation for Mrs. Abe's enduring association with India and recalled Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and visionary leader. Modi emphasized that Shinzo Abe played a defining role in elevating India-Japan relations to new heights during his tenure.
The Prime Minister specifically noted that the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi, which occurred on October 7, 2026, serves as a fitting tribute to Shinzo Abe's lasting contribution to India-Japan friendship. PM Modi reiterated these sentiments in a social media post on platform X, where he also tagged Mrs. Abe's official account (@akie_official). The meeting was documented by the Prime Minister's Office as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' commemorations.