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Former Japanese PM’s Widow Akie Abe Meets RSS General Secretary to Boost India-Japan Cultural Ties
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 02:17 PM
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Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, met with the RSS General Secretary to discuss ways to deepen cultural exchanges between India and Japan.
Akie Abe, the widow of Japan’s late prime minister Shinzo Abe, held a meeting with the General Secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to explore avenues for strengthening cultural ties between the two nations. The discussion took place in a private setting, with both parties emphasizing the long‑standing historical connections that link India and Japan.
During the talks, the participants highlighted the potential for joint cultural festivals, academic exchanges, and collaborative projects in traditional arts and heritage preservation. They agreed that such initiatives could foster greater people‑to‑people contact and deepen mutual understanding.
Both sides expressed optimism that the dialogue would translate into concrete programmes, citing past successes in cultural cooperation as a foundation for future endeavors. The meeting underscores a broader diplomatic effort to reinforce India‑Japan relations beyond economic and strategic dimensions.
The RSS, known for its extensive grassroots network, indicated its willingness to facilitate cultural events across Indian states, while Akie Abe reiterated Japan’s commitment to supporting these activities through its cultural institutions.
During the talks, the participants highlighted the potential for joint cultural festivals, academic exchanges, and collaborative projects in traditional arts and heritage preservation. They agreed that such initiatives could foster greater people‑to‑people contact and deepen mutual understanding.
Both sides expressed optimism that the dialogue would translate into concrete programmes, citing past successes in cultural cooperation as a foundation for future endeavors. The meeting underscores a broader diplomatic effort to reinforce India‑Japan relations beyond economic and strategic dimensions.
The RSS, known for its extensive grassroots network, indicated its willingness to facilitate cultural events across Indian states, while Akie Abe reiterated Japan’s commitment to supporting these activities through its cultural institutions.