Akie Abe meets PM Modi; Abe Memorial Corridor opens in Varanasi
Why in the news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Akie Abe, wife of the late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi on 8 October 2026. He also welcomed the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor in Varanasi.
Key facts
- The meeting took place in New Delhi on 8 October 2026.
- Modi said he valued Akie Abe’s long association with India.
- He called Shinzo Abe a dear friend and a visionary leader who played a defining role in taking India-Japan relations to new heights.
- The Abe Memorial Corridor was inaugurated at the Rudraksh Convention Centre, Varanasi; Modi’s post of 8 October said this happened the previous day (7 October).
- Modi described the corridor as a fitting tribute to Abe’s lasting contribution to India-Japan friendship.
Quick table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Meeting | PM Modi and Akie Abe, New Delhi, 8 Oct 2026 |
| Memorial | Abe Memorial Corridor |
| Location | Rudraksh Convention Centre, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) |
About the India-Japan connection
Shinzo Abe was a former Prime Minister of Japan. PM Modi credited him with a defining role in raising India-Japan relations to new heights, and the new corridor at Varanasi’s Rudraksh Convention Centre is dedicated to his memory. Both DD India and News On AIR reported the meeting and the tribute on 8 October 2026
Exam angle
- Remember the venue: Rudraksh Convention Centre, Varanasi.
- Akie Abe is the wife of late Shinzo Abe, former Japanese PM.
- Useful for India-Japan bilateral relations questions.