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He said that Abe would be greatly missed. (Image: INC/FILE)
Police arrested suspected gunman at the scene of the attack, which shocked many in Japan
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday expressed grief over the killing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and described him as a “great friend” of the country. India Who did a lot to deepen the ties between the two countries. He said that Abe would be greatly missed.
In a condolence message, Gandhi said, “I am shocked by the assassination of Mr. Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan.” “For many years, Mr. Abe was a great friend and well-wisher of India. He did much to expand and deepen the bilateral ties between our two countries. I remember my meeting with him fondly and vividly. This is a great misfortune. One that has affected Japan and indeed, the entire international community. He will be greatly missed,” she said.
Abe, one of his country’s most powerful and influential figures, was shot dead during a campaign speech in western Japan on Friday, according to NHK public television. The 67-year-old former prime minister was shot from behind just minutes after he began his speech in Nara.
Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene of the attack, which shocked many in Japan.
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