Akie Abe
Akie Abe is a Japanese public figure and the wife of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Known for her outspoken personality and advocacy on various social issues, she has often taken a more progressive stance than her husband, particularly on women's rights and education. Akie is also known for her interest in promoting grassroots initiatives and has been involved in various charitable activities. Her public appearances often highlight her role as a supportive partner during Shinzo Abe's political career.
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Akie Abe is the widow of Shinzo Abe who expressed her desire for Yamagami to recognize his crime.
cadena perpetua para el asesino del ex primer ministro Shinzo Abe, mientras el país se prepara para elecciones bajo máxima alerta de seguridad
Colombia· 2026-01-21
Akie Abe is the widow of Shinzo Abe, to whom Yamagami apologized.
Man who killed ex-Japan PM apologises to his family
United Kingdom· 2025-12-05
Akie Abe's written statement was read in court during the proceedings related to her husband's shooting.
天皇、皇后両陛下、JICA海外協力隊の60周年記念式典に出席：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-11-13
Akie Abe, the widow of Shinzo Abe, would be present to meet Trump.
Takaichi faces early test with Trump visit
Taiwan· 2025-10-25
Akie Abe expressed gratitude to Taiwan for establishing a research center in her late husband’s name.
Lai inaugurates Abe research centerTaiwan· 2025-09-21
Akie Abe, the wife of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, visited his grave three years after his death.
安倍元首相死去3年、妻の昭恵氏らが墓参り 山口・長門で法要も [山口県] [安倍晋三元首相銃撃事件]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-07-08
Akie Abe, widow of the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, attended the tribute concert.
National orchestra pays tribute to Lee Teng-hui in JapanTaiwan· 2025-06-03
Akie Abe unexpectedly traveled to Moscow and was received by President Vladimir Putin.
筆陣：和平使者抑或助敵者？ 安倍昭惠女士訪俄引發的爭議與思辨 ／文：林泉忠 - 20250602 - 觀點 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-06-01Vladimir Putin met with Akie Abe and expressed that he would not forget Shinzo Abe.
プーチン氏、昭恵氏と面会 安倍氏を「忘れぬ」 対日関係改善模索か：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-06-01Akie Abe was moved to tears during Vladimir Putin's remarks about her late husband, Shinzo Abe.
وقتی پوتین اشک همسر نخست وزیر فقید را درآورد! | ببینید
Iran· 2025-05-31Akie Abe visited Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin after her husband's death.
Vladimiras Putinas Maskvoje surengė susitikimą su nužudyto Japonijos premjero Shinzo Abe našle
Lithuania· 2025-05-30
Akie Abe expressed hope for continued cultural exchange between Japan and Russia.
In a rare gesture, Putin lends his car to Shinzo Abe’s widow for Moscow theatre visit
India· 2025-05-30
Vladimir Putin met with Akie Abe and expressed that he will not forget Shinzo Abe.
プーチン氏、昭恵氏と面会 安倍氏を「忘れぬ」 対日関係改善模索か：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-29Vladimir Putin met with Akie Abe, signaling a possible improvement in relations.
プーチン氏が安倍昭恵氏と面会、ロ報道官が発表 関係改善のサインか：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-29
Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, spoke about her late husband's commitment to regional peace.
Taiwan a critical US partner: SchriverTaiwan· 2025-04-19
Melania Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie Abe, for weekend events at Mar-a-Lago.
Melania Trump returns to Washington after four-week absence
United States· 2025-02-23
Akie Abe reiterated that a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency, emphasizing the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan committed to self-defense: HsiaoTaiwan· 2025-02-21
Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, spoke on issues concerning democracy at the forum.
Democracies must band together: LaiTaiwan· 2025-02-20
Akie Abe, the widow of former premier Shinzo Abe, was hosted by Trump for dinner.
Trump and Japanese PM Ishiba talk tariffs and vow to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’ | JapanUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-08
