Tokyo, March 8 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Akie Abe, the wife of the late Japanese Prime Minister and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying his condolences on the recent passing away of Yoko Abe, mother of the late PM.

EAM Jaishankar also recalled former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations.

"On my visit to Tokyo this time, met with Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late PM Shinzo Abe. Recalled PM Shinzo Abe's invaluable contribution to the advancement of India-Japan relations. Handed over a personal letter from PM @narendramodi conveying his condolences on the recent passing away of Mrs Yoko Abe, mother of the late PM," Jaishankar po...