Georgian PM, President express condolences following assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister
The head of the Georgian Government described the killing as an “unspeakable tragedy”, stressing Abe had been an “exceptional” leader of Japan. Photo: GettyImages
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and President Salome Zourabichvili on Friday expressed their condolences to Japan after Shinzo Abe, the country’s former Prime Minister, was shot in the city of Nara while campaigning and died shortly after.
The head of the Georgian Government described the killing as an “unspeakable tragedy”, stressing Abe had been an “exceptional” leader of Japan.
My profound sympathies & condolences to @AbeShinzo's family & loved ones. This is an unspeakable tragedy. PM Abe has been truly an exceptional leader of ????????. In these times of grieving, we stand with the people of ????????.
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) July 8, 2022
In her comments, the Georgian President stressed “all of Georgia” was “shocked” over the matter and noted Abe had been a “friend of Georgia” and a “powerful international figure”.
A terrible tragedy. All of Georgia is shocked. @AbeShinzo was a friend of Georgia but also a powerful international figure. My deepest condolences. pic.twitter.com/AtGMqhzMlW
— Salome Zourabichvili (@Zourabichvili_S) July 8, 2022
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