Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 9. On July 9, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida over the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
On behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people and in his own name, Xi Jinping expressed deep condolences over the untimely death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and condolences to the relatives of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Xi Jinping pointed out that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made efforts to promote the improvement of China-Japan relations during his tenure in office and made useful contributions.
I once reached an important consensus with him on building a China-Japan relationship that meets the requirements of the new era.
I am deeply saddened by his sudden passing.
I am willing to work with Mr. Prime Minister to continue to develop China-Japan good-neighborly and friendly cooperative relations in accordance with the principles established in the four political documents between China and Japan.
On the same day, President Xi Jinping and his wife, Professor Peng Liyuan, sent a message of condolences and condolences to Ms. Abe Akie, wife of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.