PM Modi to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral in Tokyo tomorrow

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.

Representatives from over 100 countries, including more than 20 heads of states and governments, are expected to attend Abe's funeral. The former prime minister reshaped Japan's foreign policy, including setting out a bold vision for a quantum leap in ties with India.

"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 tweeted.

"I will be conveying heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Kishida and Mrs. Abe on behalf of all Indians. We will continue working to further strengthen India-Japan relations as envisioned by Abe San. @kishida230," he said.

Abe was shot dead while making a campaign speech three months back in the southern Japanese city of Nara. India had announced a one-day national mourning on July 9 as a mark of respect for Abe.