Categories: World

Dalai Lama prays for ailing Shinzo Abe

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said he has great respect for Shinzo Abe's leadership and expressed concern about the retiring Japanese Prime Minister's declining health.

"I pray that your treatment will be successful," he wrote, adding: "It is admirable that you have considered the greater good of the country and decided to step down from the position of Prime Minister in order to receive medical attention."

"I have great respect for your leadership and dedication to the service of others."

The Nobel Peace laureate concluded that as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan, Abe has contributed to making the nation respected the world over.

Abe tendered his resignation due to health reasons on August 28..

IANS

Recent Posts

PM Modi thanks Brazilian President Lula da Silva for ‘warm welcome’ at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, thanked Brazilian President Lula da Silva for the warm…

4 hours ago

India, Greece discuss Operationalisation of IMEC corridor; collaboration in shipbuilding

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bilateral meeting with his…

4 hours ago

Nigeria’s national award to PM Modi recognition of his leadership in strengthening links with Global South: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that conferment of Nigeria's national award 'Grand…

7 hours ago

Russia slams Biden’s decision allowing Ukraine to strike Russia, terms it “new round of escalation”

Russia has strongly condemned outgoing US President Joe Biden's decision allowing Ukraine to strike deep…

7 hours ago

Crisis in PoJK: Deforestation devastates environment and livelihoods

In Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), an alarming environmental crisis is rapidly unfolding. Once home…

8 hours ago

UK Minister Catherine West reaffirms commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with India

In a significant show of commitment to enhancing bilateral relations, Catherine West, the UK Minister…

9 hours ago