Prime Minister Kishida had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom and was condolenced for the death of former Prime Minister Abe. I showed my thoughts to do my best.
After former Prime Minister Abe was shot dead during a speech, Prime Minister Kishida was holding a telephone talk at the request of the leaders of each country, and on the 13th, following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, with Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom. We talked for about 10 minutes.
In this, Prime Minister Johnson expressed his deep condolences, saying, "Mr. Abe is a great person and a true friend of Britain who laid the foundation for the wonderful relationship between Britain and Japan today."
In response, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his gratitude and said, "I am deeply shocked and angry that Mr. Abe's life was taken by unreasonable violence while the elections that are the basis of democracy are being held. As the incumbent Prime Minister, I will not give in to violence and protect democracy. "
Then, following Mr. Abe's wishes, he expressed his intention to make efforts to further strengthen the relationship between Japan and the UK.