Condolences are pouring into Tokyo from world leaders and top politicians.
Of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, who was shot at the age of 67 Shinzo Abe the character is familiar from countless international conference photos. Abe, one of Japan’s most famous politicians, had time to meet dozens of heads of state and leaders in different contexts over the decades.
That’s why the news of his murder has been received with shock even outside of Japan. In Japan, the citizens are in shock.
Prime minister Fumio Kishida could barely contain his emotions when giving a statement about the bloodshed.
– This attack during the election is a brutal act. Elections are the core of our democracy. This is a truly unforgivable act, said Prime Minister Kishida.
President of the United States Joe Biden characterized the incident in a statement as “a tragedy for Japan and everyone who knew him”. Biden worked closely with the former prime minister during his vice presidency.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed his condolences at the meeting of the G20 countries. Blinken called the event “shocking and fundamentally shocking”. Japan is a close ally of the United States.
The foreign minister of South Korea also participated in the G20 meeting Park Jin condemned the shooting. According to him, violence should not be tolerated.
Former President of the United States Donald Trump described the late prime minister as a unifying force who loved his country and made it flourish.
French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed his condolences on Twitter. According to him, the great prime minister that Japan was missing devoted his time to both domestic and international duties.
Also the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö has sent condolences from the emperor To Naruhito.