<span style="color: #222222;">President Ram Nath Kovind has expressed grief over the demise of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. In a tweet on Friday, Mr. Kovind said, he was a great statesman and his infectious affability endeared him the world over. He said, it is a tragedy for the whole humanity.<br />'' <br />'' Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has expressed grief over the demise of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. In a tweet on Friday, Mr. Naidu said, he is anguished by the demise of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He said, Mr. Abe played a crucial role in strengthening India-Japan ties. The Vice President expressed his deepest condolences to Shinzo Abe's family members and the people of Japan.<br />'' <br />'' Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed grief over the demise of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. In a series of tweets, Mr. Modi said, he is shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of his dearest friends Shinzo Abe. He said, Mr. Abe made an immense contribution to elevating India-Japan relations to the level of a special strategic and global partnership. He said, today, the whole India mourns with Japan and India stands in solidarity with Japan in this difficult moment.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Modi said, as a mark of deepest respect for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, one-day national mourning shall be observed tomorrow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his heartfelt condolences to the family of Shinzo Abe and the Japanese people.<br />'' <br />'' Remembering his close association with Shinzo Abe, the Prime Minister said, his association with Mr. Abe goes back many years. Mr. Modi said, he had got to know Shinzo Abe during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and their friendship continued after he became the Prime Minister. He said, Mr. Abe's sharp insights on economy and global affairs always made a deep impression on him. He said, during his recent visit to Japan, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. Abe again. He said, Mr. Abe was witty and insightful as always. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader and a remarkable administrator. The Prime Minister said, Mr. Abe dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that he is pained to learn about the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan and India's valued friend Shinzo Abe. In a tweet Mr. Shah said, Mr. Abe's efforts in strengthening India-Japan relationship will always be held fondly in our memories. He expressed his deepest condolences to Mr. Abe's family, followers and the people of Japan.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has also expressed grief over the assassination of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. In a tweet, Mr. Singh said, India today lost a close friend who assiduously worked towards strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Japan during his tenure as Prime Minister of Japan. Defence Minister said, he met with Mr. Abe during his visit to Japan in 2019 who had the vision to create a safe and better world. He said, Mr. Abe will always be remembered for his statesmanship.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />''<br />''Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has expressed grief over the demise of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. In a tweet, Mr. Thakur said, Mr. Abe was a very dear friend of India and the world has lost a statesman and a popular leader. He said, Mr. Abe strengthened and took Indo-Japan partnership to new heights. He said, India stands with the Japanese people in their hour of grief.</span><br />