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Japan PM Shinzo Abe pays respects to former Singapore President S R Nathan
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe pays respects to former Singapore President S R Nathan
Posted 25 Aug 2016 17:13 Updated 25 Aug 2016 17:20
Japan PM Shinzo Abe and his wife at Parliament House to pay respects to late former President S R Nathan. (Photo: Xabryna Kek)
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SINGAPORE: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife made a stopover here on Thursday (Aug 25) to pay their respects to the late former Singapore President S R Nathan.

They were received by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong when they arrived at Parliament House and also met with Mrs Nathan.



In his condolence letter to Mr Lee, Mr Abe said Mr Nathan contributed to unifying his people and to the stability and prosperity of Singapore.

"He was also fluent in Japanese and a friend of Japan. He was our state guest in 2009, and has played a significant role for furthering the friendship of Japan and Singapore," Mr Abe said.

Mr Abe was flying back home from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after he made a surprise appearance at the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games.

- CNA/kk


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