Former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral", former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party, who gave a memorial service as a friend representative, visited the site of Nara City where Mr. Abe was shot on the 7th and mourned the death.
After this, Mr. Suga said, "I would like to attend just to express my gratitude."
On the 8th, it will be two months since former Prime Minister Abe was shot and died while giving a speech in Nara City. I visited the site for the first time after the incident.
After Mr. Shigeki Kobayashi, a member of the House of Representatives who was at the scene of the incident, explained the situation at the time, Mr. Suga put his hands together and mourned the death.
After that, Mr. Suga told reporters at a hotel in Nara City, "When I went to the scene, there was something pressing in my heart. I am truly regretful, regretful, and full of sadness."
In addition, regarding Mr. Abe's "state funeral" to be held on the 27th of this month, he said, "I am aware that there are pros and cons to the" state funeral ". Since I am going to make a speech, I would like to attend with the sole intention of conveying my gratitude to Mr. Abe."