Akie Abe opens Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor in Varanasi
Akie Abe, wife of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, visited Varanasi to open the new Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor, a heartfelt tribute to her husband's friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
She shared memories of her late husband's 2015 visit to India and thanked everyone for honoring his legacy.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined the ceremony, highlighting how these moments bring India and Japan closer.
Adityanath announces Japan city, hydrogen project
The corridor was inaugurated at the Rudraksh Convention Centre (built with Japanese help) in Varanasi, symbolizing shared culture and values.
At the event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced big plans: a Japan City near Jewar Airport and a green hydrogen project with Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, both aimed at deepening ties between the two countries.