I am deeply shocked and saddened by the awful attack on my friend, former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. Our thoughts are with him, his loved ones, and the people of #Japan.
Oud-premier Abe van Japan is na een laffe aanslag overleden. In de MR stonden we stil bij deze zwarte dag voor de Japanse democratie. Ik bewaar de beste herinneringen aan onze samenwerking en vriendschap. Mijn gedachten zijn bij zijn naasten evenals bij de bevolking van Japan.
Former Japanese PM Abe has died, following a cowardly attack. At today’s cabinet meeting we paused to reflect on this dark day for Japanese democracy. I have fond memories of our friendship and the work we did together. My thoughts are with his loved ones and the people of Japan.