China News Service, July 8 (Xinhua) According to a comprehensive report, on the 8th local time, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot while delivering a speech in Nara. After being sent to the hospital for rescue, he died at the age of 67.

　　After the news came out, dignitaries or foreign ministries from many countries around the world spoke out about the incident, expressing "shock" and "sorrow", and condemning the shooting incident.

On July 8, local time, former Japanese Prime Minister Abe was shot during a speech in Nara City.

Japanese media said the suspect has been taken into custody by the police.

The picture shows former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe giving a street speech before being shot.

Image source: Visual China

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Shocked to express condolences

　　Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on the 8th that China was shocked by the sudden incident on the death of Shinzo Abe after being shot.

　　Zhao Lijian said that former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had contributed to the improvement and development of Sino-Japanese relations.

We express our condolences and condolences to the family of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Russian President: Abe's death an 'irreparable loss'

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin.

　　Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolence to his family on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the 8th, calling Abe's death an "irreparable loss".

　　He described Abe as "an outstanding statesman" and said he hoped Abe's family "have strength and courage in the face of this heavy and irreparable loss."

US President: This is a tragedy for Japan and all who know Abe

Data map: US President Biden.

　　According to the White House website, US President Biden issued a statement on the 8th over the shooting death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, saying he was "shocked, angry and saddened".

　　"This is a tragedy for Japan and all those who know Abe," Biden said in his statement.

He described Abe as "a defender of the friendship between the people of the United States and Japan" and praised his lifelong dedication to serving the Japanese people.

　　Biden condemned the shooting, saying "violent attacks are unacceptable" and that gun violence "scarred" the affected areas.

　　Biden concluded by saying that the United States stands with Japan at this tragic time, and "I extend my deepest condolences to Abe's family."

UK Prime Minister: Incredibly sad news

　　British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted in English and Japanese on social media that the news about Abe was "incredibly sad news".

　　Johnson said Abe's "global leadership will be remembered by many," adding that his heart was "with his family, friends and the Japanese people."

　　Johnson also said the UK stood with Japan at this "darkest time of sadness".

French president: Japan lost a great prime minister

　　According to Agence France-Presse, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to the Japanese government and people on the 8th over the shooting death of Shinzo Abe, saying that "Japan has lost a great prime minister."

　　Macron posted on social media that Abe "dedicated his life to his country and worked for the stability of the world".

South Korean president: 'Unacceptable criminal behavior'

Data map: South Korean President Yoon Seok-yue.

　　According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korean President Yoon Seok-wook sent a message of condolence to Abe's family.

Yin Xiyue said the killing of Abe was an "unacceptable criminal act".

　　He also said, "My condolences and condolences to his family and the Japanese people for the loss of their longest-serving prime minister and a respected statesman."

European Commission President: Cruel and cowardly murder

　　European Commission President von der Leyen condemned the shooting of Shinzo Abe on social media, calling it a "brutal and cowardly murder".

　　Von der Leyen wrote, "My condolences go out with his family, friends and all the people of Japan. This brutal and cowardly murder shocked the world."

Ukrainian President: There is no excuse for heinous violence

　　Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media post that "the tragic assassination of Shinzo Abe is terrible news."

　　"My deepest condolences to his family and the Japanese people" at this difficult time, he said, noting that "there is no excuse for this heinous act of violence."

Indian PM: India will hold national mourning

Data map: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

　　Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media that he was deeply saddened by the attack on Abe and was "shocked and saddened" by his untimely death.

　　He described Abe as "an outstanding global statesman", calling him "a great contribution to raising India-Japan relations to the level of a special strategic and global partnership".

　　Modi also said that the whole of India mourned with Japan and announced that a one-day national mourning would be held on the 9th.