Wide international reactions to the assassination of Shinzo Abe
According to Fars International News Agency, the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe using homemade firearms on Friday caused widespread reactions worldwide.
After being arrested by the police, the perpetrator of this assassination said that he had a problem with Abe’s policies when he was prime minister and thought that Abe was connected with an organization that the assailant hated. The Tokyo police announced on Friday evening that some other hand-made weapons were also discovered from the residence of this 41-year-old man, who is a former Japanese soldier.
According to Fars, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kanani, said following the terrorist attack on the former Prime Minister of Japan: “As a country victim of terrorism that has lost great leaders to terrorists, the news of the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe We follow closely and with concern.”
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs added: “The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns this terrorist act.”
Hossein Amirabdollahian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, also announced in a statement: “I condemn the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and I offer my condolences to the nation and government of Japan.” His valuable services as an outstanding politician, including in the development of relations between the two nations of Iran and Japan, will not be forgotten.”
According to the Sputnik news agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in response: “I learned about this during the G20 meeting and I was the first person to start my speech by expressing my condolences to the Japanese side.”
In a separate message, Russian President Vladimir Putin described Abe’s killing as an “irreparable loss”.
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman of the Kremlin Palace, also expressed his regret for Abe’s assassination in a press conference, and condemned this action in the “strongest possible tone” and described the former Japanese prime minister as “a patriotic person who defends the interests of Japan” who had good relations with Putin. .
Fumio Kishida, the current Prime Minister of Japan, described Abe’s assassination as an “unforgivable act” and condemned it. He also announced that he will temporarily close his election activities.
“Zhao Lijian”, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also described it as “shocking” in response to Abe’s assassination. In a separate message, the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo expressed its condolences to the Japanese people over Abe’s death.
“Antonio Guterres”, the Secretary General of the United Nations wrote in a message on Twitter: “I am deeply affected by the terrible murder of Shinzo Abe.” I had the honor of knowing him for many years and I will always remember his commitment and association with multilateralism. I offer my condolences to his family and the people and government of Japan.”
In a statement, US President Joe Biden described Abe’s assassination as a “tragedy for Japan” and said: “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the death of Shinzo Abe.”
European countries including Germany, Italy, Czech Republic and France also expressed their condolences to the people of Japan and expressed their solidarity with this country.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Abe as “a wonderful person, a powerful democrat and a champion of the multipolar world order” in a Twitter message and condemned his “brutal and cowardly murder”.
“Rafael Grossi”, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, also expressed regret for Abe’s assassination in a statement and expressed his condolences to his family and the people of Japan.
“Boris Johnson,” the resigned Prime Minister of England, described Abe’s assassination as “very sad” in a Twitter message and offered his condolences to his family and the people of Japan.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned this incident in a Twitter message and expressed his condolences to Abe’s family and the people of Japan while expressing regret for it. The Indian government also announced a day of public mourning in the country.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also said that his country was “deeply saddened and concerned” by Abe’s assassination. The White House also announced in a statement that it was “shocked and affected” by this incident.
Former US President Donald Trump also condemned Abe’s assassination and wrote in a statement: “He was a true friend of mine and, more importantly, of America. This assassination is a hard blow to the unique people of Japan who loved him very much.
“Anthony Albanese”, the Prime Minister of Australia, while expressing his regret and sympathy for the Japanese people, said that he was “shocked” to hear the news of Abe’s assassination. In a similar reaction, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacindra Arden said she was “deeply shocked” by Abe’s assassination.
On the other hand, the ministers of Asian countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, in separate statements, condemned the assassination of the former prime minister of Japan and expressed their sympathy with the people of this country.
West Asian countries including the United Arab Emirates and Turkey also condemned Abe’s assassination and offered condolences to his family and loved ones and the people of Japan.
The minister of war of the Zionist regime also reacted to this incident and its interim prime minister, while expressing his condolences for the incident, described Abe as “the architect of the new relationship between Japan and Israel”.
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