Anthony Albanese has joined other world leaders in responding to the 'shocking news' Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe is in a critical condition after being shot in the chest.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his thoughts are with the family of Shinzo Abe amid the"shocking news" the former Japanese prime minister is in a critical condition after being shot.
Shocking news from Japan that former PM Shinzo Abe has been shot - our thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan at this timeWe are all saddened and shocked by the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Abe-san has been an outstanding leader of Japan and unwavering ally of the U.S. The U.S. Government and American people are praying for the well-being of Abe-san, his family, & people of Japan.
"I do have to say before we meet how deeply saddened and deeply concerned we are by the news coming from Japan," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ahead of a meeting in Bali, Indonesia.
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