Dalai Lama expresses concern about retiring Shinzo Abe’s declining health
Says Abe has contributed to making the nation respected the world over
Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Saturday said he had great respect for Japanese PM Shinzo Abe’s leadership and expressed concern about the retiring PM’s declining health.
In a message to Shinzo Abe, the Dalai Lama wrote “I pray that your treatment will be successful.” He added, “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.”
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet concluded that as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Abe has contributed to making the nation respected the world over.