Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan, was shot and killed during a general election rally on Friday 8 July 2022. World leaders paid tribute to him on the same day.
“Democrat”, “visionary”: From Asia to the West, world leaders paid tribute on Friday 8 July 2022 to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and expressed their emotions after his assassination with a bullet in a meeting.
India declares a day of national mourning on Saturday 9 July 2022 at “solidarity” with the Japanese.
In Europe
NATO and the European Union
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said “So saddened by this heinous murder”, salute “defender of democracy”, “my friend and colleague for many years”. Japan is a major partner of the Alliance.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, condemned Twitter that “brutal and cowardly murder” from one “Great Democrat and defender of the multilateral world order”, attack who “shocked the whole world”.
“I will never understand the brutal murder of this great man. Japan, Europe share your sorrow” reacted for his part the President of the Council of Europe, Charles Michel, on same social network.
Italy
“Italy shocked by horrific attacks on Japan and its free democracy debate” reaction of the head of the Italian government Mario Draghi.
German
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said to himself “surprised and very sad”, make sure to be “with Japan in these difficult times”.
“It was with horror that I learned the news (…)” former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s reaction, remember it “nice to work” with a man with whom the relationship “trail of trust”.
France
“Japan lost a great Prime Minister, who dedicated his life to his country and worked to bring balance to the world” French President Emmanuel Macron’s reaction.
Dutch
“I have fond memories of our friendship and the work we accomplished together” said Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, condemning the attack “coward”.
Turkey
“I am very saddened by the loss of my best friend, Abe” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s reaction. “I condemn those who carried out this heinous attack.”
Elsewhere in the world
United States of America
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regrets the loss of a “visionary leader” who “elevating relations between (…) the United States and Japan, to the highest level”.
Russia
“I wish you (…) courage to face this irreparable weight loss” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a telegram of condolences to the mother and widow of Shinzo Abe, according to a Kremlin statement. “The beautiful memories of this extraordinary man will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him” he shows.
China
The Chinese Embassy in Japan says how China “surprised” by the attack. “Former Prime Minister Abe contributed to the improvement and development of China-Japan relations. We offer our condolences for his death and express our sympathy and concern for his family.” said an embassy spokesman.
britain
“Very sad for Shinzo Abe. Many will remember the global leadership he showed in difficult times. have tweeted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns.
South Korea
“I extend my sympathies and condolences to his family and to the people of Japan on the passing of their longest-serving prime minister and politician.” South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said in a statement, condemning a “unacceptable crime”.
India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a national day of mourning Saturday, July 9, 2022 in his country in honor of Shinzo Abe.
“I am shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe” did he write about Twitter. “We stand in solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters at this difficult time.”
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