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Akie Abe meets RSS chief to explore India-Japan ties
The widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held discussions with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting focused on deepening civilisational and cultural bonds between the two nations.
LSN India ·
Akie Abe, widow of Japan's longest-serving premier, met with RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale in what the organisation described as a significant engagement aimed at bolstering India-Japan relations.
According to a statement from the RSS, the discussion centred on multiple dimensions of bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on the shared civilisational heritage and cultural foundations linking the two Asian democracies. The meeting also explored people-centric initiatives that could deepen connections between Indian and Japanese communities.
The engagement reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between India and Japan across diplomatic, cultural and social spheres. Japan maintains close strategic partnerships with New Delhi, while cultural and civilisational exchanges have historically bridged the two nations.
Abie Abe has remained active in public life following her husband's assassination in July 2022, undertaking various international engagements and advocacy work. Her visit to India underscores the continued emphasis both nations place on consolidating their multifaceted partnership.