Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, called the shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a “deeply shocking and distressing incident” and described it as being a “senseless act of violence”.
PM Lee’s statement
I am deeply shocked to learn that former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was shot in Nara Prefecture this morning. This is a senseless act of violence. Mr Abe is in critical condition and doctors are working to save him.
Mr Abe is a good friend of Singapore. I had just hosted him to lunch in May, on my visit to Tokyo. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Abe and his family. – LHL
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[UPDATE] Received with a heavy heart the news that Mr Abe has succumbed to his injuries and passed on. This is a deeply shocking and distressing incident. I offer my sincere condolences to Mrs Abe Akie, Mr Abe’s loved ones, and the people of Japan. – LHL