DT
PT
Subscribe To Print Edition About The Tribune Code Of Ethics Download App Advertise with us Classifieds
search-icon-img
search-icon-img
Advertisement

PM Modi to leave for Japan to attend Shinzo Abe’s funeral

  • fb
  • twitter
  • whatsapp
  • whatsapp
Advertisement

New Delhi, September 26

Advertisement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for Tokyo later on Monday to attend the state funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.

The funeral will take place on Tuesday and is expected to be attended by representatives from around hundred countries.

Advertisement

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said the duration of Modi’s visit from the time of his departure from Delhi will be around 12 to 16 hours.

Kwatra said Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and also meet Abe’s wife.

Advertisement

Abe was shot dead while making a campaign speech three months back.

Modi’s visit to Japan will be an opportunity to honour former prime minister Abe, Kwatra said.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
tlbr_img1 Classifieds tlbr_img2 Videos tlbr_img3 Premium tlbr_img4 E-Paper tlbr_img5 Shorts