Peru: Government expresses deepest condolences to Japan over Shinzo Abe's death

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13:00 | Lima, Jul. 8.

The Peruvian Government on Friday expressed its most heartfelt condolences to the family and people of Japan over the passing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Via social media, the Presidency of the Republic indicated that Abe will be remembered by Peru "as a friend, for his close ties with the country and for strengthening relations between both nations."

El Gobierno expresa sus más sentidas condolencias a la familia y al pueblo del Japón por el fallecimiento del ex primer ministro Shinzo Abe. Siempre será recordado por el Perú como un amigo, por su estrecho vínculo con el país y por fortalecer las relaciones entre ambas naciones. pic.twitter.com/C7cH6BuFKX
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) July 8, 2022

In turn, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs deeply lamented and condemned Abe's assassination, highlighting his legacy and commitment to multilateralism, as well as his contributions —in force today— to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Peru and Japan.

Destacamos su legado y compromiso con el multilateralismo, así como sus aportes, vigentes al día de hoy, que han contribuido al fortalecimiento de la relación bilateral entre el Perú y Japón.
— Cancillería Perú???? (@CancilleriaPeru) July 8, 2022

As is known, the former Japanese Prime Minister, 67, died at a hospital on Friday after a gunman opened fire at close range as the hugely influential politician delivered a campaign speech in Nara, AFP reported.

Shinzo Abe served as Prime Minister between 2006-2007, and again between 2012-2020. Thus, he was the leader who has served the longest term in that position in Japan.

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Publicado: 8/7/2022