Tributes to Shinzo Abe continue to pour in from politicians around the world, many of whom recalled their visits with the former leader and expressed grief over his assassination.
French President Emmanuel Macron “Japan has lost a great prime minister,” he said.
“On behalf of the French people, I send my condolences to the Japanese authorities and people following the assassination of Shinzo Abe. Japan has lost a great Prime Minister who dedicated his life to his country and worked to bring balance to the world.” done.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Called Abe’s killing “shocking” and praised Abe as a “leader with great vision” and an “extraordinary fellow” who took US-Japanese relations “to new heights.”
“That in itself is so disturbing, it’s also such a strong personal loss for so many people,” Blinken said Friday.
Several former leaders who worked with Abe as Japanese prime ministers also offered their condolences.
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron Said that Abe was “a good friend personally, a strong companion for the UK and an utterly kind and decent person.” He called his death “devastating and truly shocking”.
Former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu He added that he “will always remember Shinzo Abe and cherish our deep friendship,” while Nicolas Sarkozy, former Prime Minister of FranceHe was called “a great leader who left his mark on Japan”.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Abe’s death was described as “incredibly shocking”, adding that he was “deeply saddened”. Trudeau tweeted, “The world has lost a great visionary and Canada has lost a close friend.” My condolences to his wife Aki and the people of Japan as they mourn the loss. You will be greatly missed my friend.”
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Called Abe “a brilliant leader” in a tweet on Friday. “It is with extreme outrage and sadness that I receive the news of the death of @AbeShinzo, a brilliant leader, a great friend of Brazil. I extend my solidarity to Abe’s family as well as our Japanese brothers, and I wish God see his soul in this time of sorrow. ,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky He sent his “deepest condolences” to Abe’s family and the people of Japan. “Horrible news of the brutal assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and the people of Japan at this difficult time. There is no excuse for this heinous act of violence,” Zelensky tweeted.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen Describing the late leader as “Taiwan’s best friend”, he said he was “deeply saddened” by Abe’s death. Tsai Ing-wen said Abe was “an old friend” whom she had known for “more than a decade.”
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tweeted Condolences on Abe’s murder. “I am deeply saddened by the horrific murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,” Guterres said. “I have had the privilege of knowing him over the years and will always remember his commitment to collectivism and multilateralism. My condolences to his family and to the people and government of Japan.”
Former US President Barack Obama He said he was “shocked and saddened” by Abe’s killing. In a statement, he spoke of the close ties between the two leaders during his second term and the “extraordinary alliance” between the two countries. In 2016, Obama traveled with Abe to Hiroshima – becoming the first US president to do so – and later that year, Abe returned the gesture, becoming the first Japanese prime minister to visit Pearl Harbor.
Former US President George W BushIn 2006, Abe, who worked with Abe during his first term as Japanese prime minister, said in a statement that he was “deeply saddened to learn of the unnecessary murder,” adding that “Shinzo Abe is the leader of his country.” ” There were patriots who wanted to continue to serve. This.”
QUEEN ELIZABETH II, In a message of condolences to the Emperor of Japan, Abe’s “love for Japan, and his desire to always have close ties with the United Kingdom, was evident. I would like to express my deepest condolences and condolences to his family and to them. People of Japan in time.”
Secretary of the Vatican for Relations with the States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher expressed his “deep sorrow” in an interview with the Italian state broadcaster RAI on Friday, that Abe was “a man who had great influence beyond the borders of Japan. However, he was a very controversial figure.” ., a man of principles, a man of great understanding of the general good of his people.”