Following the death of former Prime Minister Abe, former ministers and diplomats visited the Japanese embassy and consulate general in the United States one after another.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger visited the Consul General of Japan in New York for condolences.
"Former Prime Minister Abe is a great leader who has made Japan an indispensable ally for the United States and a pillar in Asia. Thanks to his efforts, Japan-US relations are very strong. I think, but I am confident that it will continue to develop and become closer in the future. "
Former Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Russell, who was in charge of East Asian policy under the Obama administration and visited Pearl Bay in Hiroshima and Hawaii, said, "He is an outstanding leader for Japan and is a democratic society in the United States and around the world. He is a great friend. It is a pity that he is gone, but Japan with a more positive and international perspective is a gift to the world. " I highly appreciated the improved feeling.
In addition, a bookkeeping table was set up at the Japanese embassy in Washington, the capital of the United States, and officials from the US government and embassies of various countries visited.
Among them, David Boring, a former negotiator of the US Trade Representative who was involved in negotiations on the Japan-US trade agreement, said, "He was a world leader. His positive vision for Japan remains alive. I have. "
In addition, former Prime Minister James Zumwalt said, "I have the impression that former Prime Minister Abe always wanted to meet with American leaders, was very good at listening, and listened in good faith. I think this is one of the reasons why we have built a strong US-Japan relationship. "