Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met wife of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Akie Abe. In a social media post, Mr Modi said he deeply values her enduring association with India. He said Shinzo Abe was a dear friend and a visionary leader who played a defining role in elevating India-Japan relations to new heights. The Prime Minister further stated that the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi yesterday is a fitting tribute to his lasting contribution to India-Japan friendship.