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Dr. S. Jaishankar Unveils Bust Of Mahatma Gandhi In Edogawa During His 2-Day Visit To Japan

S Jaishankar unveiled Mahatma Gandhi's bust on July 28.

by Shreya Ghosh
Dr. S. Jaishankar Unveils Bust Of Mahatma Gandhi In Edogawa During His 2-Day Visit To Japan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar travelled to Japan on a two-day visit for the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting. He reached there on July 28 and his work trip to Japan kickstarted eventfully. S. Jaishankar’s visit to Tokyo commenced with the unveiling of a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Edogawa. Eminent personalities and members joined him at this glorious event hosted in Edogawa.

Jaishankar Unveiled Bust Of Mahatma Gandhi On His First Day In Japan

The minister shared beautiful glimpses of this wonderful unveiling event hosted on Sunday. He thanked Mayor Takeshi Saito, Member of Parliament Hideo Onishi, Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Masahiro Komura, members of the Indian community, and friends of India for joining at this special occasion in Edogawa.

Mayor Takeshi Saito informed Jaishankar that the park where the statue has been placed will be named after the father of our nation. Jaishankar stated it will be named ‘Gandhi Park’ soon. The location is very close to the Indian community residing in Tokyo. Edogawa Ward and Mayor Saito decided to build a partnership with India by unveiling the statue at the park, Jaishankar shared after unveiling Gandhiji’s bust at Freedom Plaza.

Mahatma Gandhi continues to be one of our biggest inspirations to this day. His message of peace and non-violence remains timeless even today. Principles that he shared decades back are more relevant at present times when the world is witnessing so much conflict, tension, and polarisation.

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The minister also spoke about how “Gandhiji was the original prophet of sustainable growth.” Mahatma Gandhi was an advocate of living in harmony with nature and inclusiveness.

More About His Visit To Japan

Following the event of unveiling Mahatma Gandhi’s bust in Edogawa, Jaishankar met many people in this Japanese city. “Happy to see strong India-Japan people-to-people bonds”, the minister shared.

Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tokyo. They discussed regional and global issues.

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India’s External Affairs Minister travelled to Japan from Laos for the important Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting. Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan, was present to receive him.

These are all the information about the recent unveiling of Gandhiji’s bust.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar)

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First Published: July 28, 2024 5:18 PM