The whole world was shocked by the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday. The gunman used a homemade shotgun to shoot the leader from close range while delivering a campaign speech in the Japanese city of Nara. Given Shinzo Abe’s lofty stature as a world leader, there were reactions from around the world. Most notable among them was the heartfelt gesture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tribute To your “friend, Abe San”.
Shocked by the passing away of Shinzo Abe, PM Modi wrote a thoughtful note in his memory. “Shinzo Abe – an outstanding leader of Japan, a towering global statesman and a great champion of India-Japan friendship – is no more among us. Japan and the world have lost a great visionary. And, I have lost a dear friend It is,” the Prime Minister wrote.
The tribute was an extraordinary sight of a genuine friendship alive and thriving between global politics and public diplomacy. PM Modi wrote, “I will always be indebted for his warmth and understanding, kindness and generosity, friendship and guidanceAnd I will miss her dearly.”
This profound gesture of PM Modi has been welcomed by the whole world with warmth and awe. “It is a beautiful tribute by Modi. They had a really special connection,” wrote Bonnie Glaser, director of the German Marshall Fund’s Asia Program. Meanwhile, Sheila A Smith, Senior Fellow of Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, reacted, “Heartfelt tribute to former PM Abe from PM Modi of India.”
“There is still some room for friendship even in international relations. And so there is hope,” wrote Berlin-based political analyst Alexandra Sitesko.
Kate Long, head of the research service for Puerto Rico Bondholders, tweeted: “Very touching tribute by PM Modi of India, enjoyed his warm relationship with former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and his important policy contributions.”
“It’s really personal and authentic,” said another intellectual, Julian Koo, Maurice A. Written by the Dean Distinguished Professor. He said the Japan-India partnership has always had a natural vibe, but Abe and Modi really take it to the next level, which is helped by their personal ties.
Prime Minister Modi recalled that during his visit to Japan in May this year, he had the opportunity to meet Abe, who had just taken over as the President of the Japan-India Association. “He was in his usual self-energetic, captivating, charismatic and very funny. He had innovative ideas on how to further strengthen the Indo-Japan friendship. When I said goodbye to him that day, I had no idea that this This will be our last meeting,” wrote the Prime Minister.
“A very well thought out tribute to Abe from the Indian Prime Minister, probably written by Modi himself. Abe did a lot for Modi India And the bilateral relationship, will be missed more,” reacted Ambika Vishwanath, co-founder of Kuberane, a geopolitical advisor.
PM Modi’s sentiments were also boosted by External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, who called the tribute a “personal account of friendship” written by PM Modi for Shinzo Abe.
BJP leader K. Annamalai remarked that by reading the blog one can understand why some friendships transcend boundaries and are connected with the soul. “We have lost a true friend of India today,” the leader said.
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