The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sadness at the passing away of Mr. Nobutaka Machimura, former Speaker of the Japanese Parliament.
"Saddened at the passing away of Mr. Nobutaka Machimura, former Speaker of the Japanese Parliament. He was a friend of India.
Mr. Machimura served as Chairman of India-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League and worked extensively towards strong India-Japan ties.
I have fond memories of meeting Mr. Machimura in Tokyo during my last visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family", the Prime Minister said.
前衆議院議長•町村信孝氏が亡くなられた事を聞き、悲しんでいる。町村氏はインドの友人だった。
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 3, 2015
町村信孝氏は日印議員友好連盟会長として、印日関係の強化に多大な貢献をした。
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 3, 2015
前回の訪日時にもお会いしたのは良い思い出である。町村氏のご家族にお悔やみを申し上げる。
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 3, 2015
Saddened at the passing away of Mr Nobutaka Machimura, former Speaker of the Japanese Parliament. He was a friend of India: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 3, 2015
Mr Machimura served as Chairman of India-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League & worked extensively towards strong India-Japan ties: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 3, 2015
I have fond memories of meeting Mr. Machimura in Tokyo during my last visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 3, 2015
