Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died in hospital Friday afternoon. He was fatally shot during an election speech in the city of Nara, in western Japan. Shinzo was the longest-serving prime minister of Japan.
The country’s longest-serving prime minister was 67.
Shinzo Abe died in city of Nara
A video from Al Jazeera English showing how Shinzo Abe died going viral all over the internet.
Tweets and Condolences
I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place, tweeted Narendra Modi.
I am shocked and saddened beyond words at the tragic demise of one of my dearest friends, Shinzo Abe. He was a towering global statesman, an outstanding leader, and a remarkable administrator. He dedicated his life to make Japan and the world a better place.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2022
Deeply saddened by the demise of former PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe. His role in strengthening the strategic relationship between India & Japan was commendable. He leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Indo-Pacific. My condolences to his family & to the people of Japan, tweeted Rahul Gandhi.
Deeply saddened by the demise of former PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe.
His role in strengthening the strategic relationship between India & Japan was commendable. He leaves behind a lasting legacy in the Indo-Pacific.
My condolences to his family & to the people of Japan.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 8, 2022
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