Kathmandu, July 8
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed condolences
on the demise of the former PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe. He sent a message of condolences to the Prime Minister of Japan,
Fumio Kishida on the passing away of Abe while strongly condemning the heinous
attack.
In
the message, PM Deuba has stated that late Abe was a visionary statesman, a
charismatic leader and a relentless champion of democratic values and ideals.
He also said that Abe’s demise is an irreparable loss not only to Japan but
also to the world at large, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed in a
statement.
Saying
that Abe was a close friend and well-wisher of Nepal, PM Deuba recalled his
contributions to further promoting and consolidating the friendly ties between
Nepal and Japan during his long tenure as the Prime Minister of Japan.
"He was not only a renowned world leader but also a good
friend of Nepal. At this hour of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the
people of Japan and bereaved family members," reads PM Deuba's tweet
posted on Friday evening.
Meanwhile, leader of the main opposition party in the
parliament, CPN-UML and its chairman, KP Sharma Oli expressed condolences to
Abe's bereaved family.
Condemning the 'barbaric murder' of the former PM of Japan,
he said that he was deeply saddened by the demise of Abe who was a friend of
Nepal.
"Abe was a friend of Nepal and had played an important
role in strengthening Nepal-Japan relations during his premiership," said
Oli.
Abe was shot by a man on Friday morning.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 9 July 2022.
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