7 hours agoWorld leaders condemn the attack on former Japanese prime minister: Shinzo Abe, stay strong
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)A gun attack brought down former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he was giving speech at an election rally. The news left many world leaders shocked, many of whom had to work with him as Japan's longest-lived prime minister. Dear Shinzo Abe, stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers are [...]
The news left many world leaders shocked, many of whom had to work with him as Japan's longest-lived prime minister.
Dear Shinzo Abe, stay strong. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the people of Japan”, wrote European Commission President Ursula von der Leyeen.
High Representative Josep Borrell reacted to the EU.
I was deeply shaken by the attack on Shinzo Abbes. The EU stands in full solidarity with Japan at these painful times”.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also said he was “terrified and sad when he heard of the disgusting attack on Shinzo Abe”.
My thoughts are with his family and loved ones”
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter he was “deeply concerned” by the attack on Abbes, which he described as his beloved “partner”.
South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin expressed his condolences to Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimas Hayashi at the 20th Group meeting in Bali.
State Secretary Antony Blinken, who was in Bali for a G20 meeting, told reporters that he was <x009 sorely sad and deeply worried” from the news about Shinzo Abe.
Our prayers are with him, his family and the people of Japan”
Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese, also said on Twitter that he is with Abbe's family and the Japanese people at this time.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wann said on Facebook that Shinzo Abe was not only a good friend of hers but also the most staunch ally who has supported Taiwan for years and has spared no effort in promoting relations between Taiwan and Japan. Tsai said he hoped to hear good news from our good “ ”.
