Remembering Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister

The former Japanese prime minister has died after being shot while making a speech in the western city of Nara. He is remembered for his 'Abenomics' policy to lift the world’s third-biggest economy out of deflation and for supporting a more prominent role for Japan’s military to counter growing threats from North Korea and a more assertive China. Abe announced his surprise resignation in 2020 citing health reasons.

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[blondecai]

My mom told me that she already saw PM Abe personally when she had a vacation in Japan many years ago. R.I.P. Mr. PM.

[caalair]

When the news came out, no one in our office has the feeling to work, what a tragedy!

[ddr]

Lift your head high, Japan. There's so much love from around the globe for this man. Truly, you helped create a great world leader. You'll be missed, Mr Shinzo Abe.

Condolences from the Philippines.

[max]

I am not a Japanese but I became interested in Japan only after reading about the Abenomics, no wonder he was a great leader and true inspiration to me, Rest in peace 😭.

[sarahtasnia]

your works and leadership will be remembered, sir

[Jamirio]

That was surreal I still can't believe...
Condolence to his family and the honrable people of Japan 🇯🇵

[narayanganjrangbd]

Deepest respect and condolences to Akie Abe. Sympathies to the nation of Japan. Rest in peace, Shinzo Abe. This is devastating and heartbreaking to those who admired and loved you.

[semtex]

Thank you for all your hard work! Rest in peace.

[FireWeezyMarshall]

RIP one of the most humble, prominent and visionary leader of the world. The PM during who's tenure Japan began shedding its post-WW II pacifist restrictions and spent money on modernising Japan’s defence forces. Om Shanti 💐

[bernhardriemann]

Truly heartbreaking, you will be missed, rest in peace shinzo abe

[kapil]

This is extremely sorrowful moment for Indians as well.
He was a visionary leader not only for Japan but also for the world..
My heartfelt condolences to his family and people of Japan. India has lost a friend. His visionary leadership has played a vital role in India-Japan bilateral relation. May his soul Rest in peace 🕉️ OM SHANTI🙏

[taptapuyo]

Rest in peace, Sir. Your memory shall live forever.

[iloveaespaaa]

He looks like such a sweet, caring, enthusiastic happy guy, and I’m sure Japan loved him. Such a devastating day for Japan and his family. Violence these days is getting so out of control.

[rigobertosantos]

RIP - Former PM Shinzo Abe 💐 You’ll be always be remembered for your kind support for the Philippines. As a Filipino I will never forget you Sir you’re always in our hearts and minds. My deepest sympathy and condolence to the family and to the Japanese people in Japan. 🇵🇭 🇯🇵

[darryl]

It’s insane to think in 2 days we’ve lost 2 Prime Ministers. The first one was just only leaving the office, but the second one leaves the world.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Abe
The world will never be the same without you
Condolences from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[EVERYBODYSGOTSOMETHI]

I can't believe this…
I don't want to believe…
He left behind tremendous accomplishments for Japan and the world.

[harumih.]

He had shown what a country's leadership has to do: empathy, honesty, courage, caring, yet strong commitment-minded politician. His longest PM years are the proof of that. And he never tried to incite any violent coup or attack to the government. He had supported Japan's economy for so long, always mindful of "the country first, the people first"... He never acted like a dictatorship.

[omidpourhossein]

I can't believe what I'm hearing. Although I'm not Japanese, I would like to express my condolences for Abe-san, his family, his friends, and the people of Japan. RIP Abe-san.

[raymondfelix]

RIP.. MR. PRIME MINISTER... YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN... 🥺

[fjethjm]

I'm filled with deep sorrow...
Abe Shinzo is the hero in Japanese and he change many things to improve Japan.
But changing something make haters. They are short members but act like this....I can't accept it and forgive it.