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July 9, 2022 at 17:40 JST
U.S. President Joe Biden holds a bouquet as he arrives to sign a condolence book at the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Washington on July 8 for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated while campaigning. (AP Photo)
U.S. President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a call on Friday of his outrage at the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe, who was gunned down while campaigning for a parliamentary election.
"President Biden called Prime Minister Kishida of Japan today to express his outrage, sadness and deep condolences on the tragic and violent shooting death of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo," the White House said in a statement.
Biden noted the importance of Abe's legacy including through the establishment of the Quad meetings of Japan, the United States, Australia and India.
Biden voiced confidence in the strength of Japan’s democracy and the two leaders discussed how Abe's legacy will live on as the two allies continue to defend peace and democracy, according to the White House.
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