“Biden called Kishida to express outrage, sadness and condolences over the tragic death of Abe.
The President emphasized that he and the American people support the Prime Minister and the people of Japan during this time of mourning,” the White House said in a statement.
Earlier it became known that Abe died in the hospital after an attempt was made on him during a speech during the election campaign in the city of Nara.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also expressed condolences to the wife and mother of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who died in the assassination attempt.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the Russian side was stunned by the assassination attempt on former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and considers the incident an act of terrorism.