Today in Tokyo, I had the honor of paying my respects to Prime Minister Abe Shinzo alongside @USAmbJapan Emanuel.
Abe was a visionary leader for Japan and for the world. His legacy will live on in a more prosperous Japan and a stronger partnership between our two countries. pic.twitter.com/0sOGUFjHnX
— Secretary Janet Yellen (@SecYellen) July 11, 2022
The loss of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is shocking and profoundly sad. Abe was a dedicated leader for Japan and the world, and his legacy will live on in a stronger and more prosperous Japan. My thoughts are with Prime Minister Abe’s family and the people of Japan.
— Secretary Janet Yellen (@SecYellen) July 8, 2022
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attended the wake of Japan’s Shinzo Abe in Tokyo Monday and hailed the former prime minister as a “visionary leader” whose economic policy legacy will live on after his death. pic.twitter.com/49EEX85OF0
— Chris Condon (@chrisjcondon) July 11, 2022
Yellen meets Japan's top central banker amid growing global economic challenges https://t.co/Yy6YBnVvmB pic.twitter.com/mhefmViJfm
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 12, 2022
Yellen cancels part of trip to Japan after Abe assassination https://t.co/QZfqx0ovCo pic.twitter.com/FxsPvOVjy2
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 9, 2022
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Japan’s finance minister vowed cooperation in maintaining effective economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and curbing the war’s impact on gas and energy prices. https://t.co/Hmgmdf58Re
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 12, 2022
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agrees with her Japanese counterpart Tuesday that volatile exchange rates pose a risk, and pledges to consult and cooperate as appropriate https://t.co/R4bFK7lQ4P
— Bloomberg (@business) July 12, 2022
However, Yellen's bilateral meetings in Japan will still take place. https://t.co/SI26kOGpDU
— The Star (@staronline) July 9, 2022
【日米財務大臣会談】
来日したイエレン米国財務長官と、鈴木財務大臣は本日会談を行いました。
会談では、世界経済の状況等について意見交換が行われ、また、国際社会が直面する課題への対応に、両国が果たす役割を再確認しました。
・日米財務大臣会談に係る共同声明↓https://t.co/5EuyR35Rxc pic.twitter.com/1jrX5dRHnj— 財務省 (@MOF_Japan) July 12, 2022
Thank you to Prime Minister Kishida and to the Japanese people for allowing us the opportunity to mourn with you. I look forward to returning to Japan again soon. pic.twitter.com/LtovspNpxM
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July 11, 2022
Thank you, Prime Minister Kishida, for the opportunity to visit and pay my respects to mourn with you and your nation a great statesman. We are deeply saddened over the killing of one of our dearest friends. The U.S.-Japan Alliance will always remain strong. pic.twitter.com/G4laDmKRss
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July 11, 2022
I led a moment of silence with @USAmbJapan and my team at @usembassytokyo to honor the memory of the United States' dear friend, Prime Minister Abe. His legacy will continue to endure with future stewards of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. pic.twitter.com/ICIhkm5dV2
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July 11, 2022
Watch live: Macron pays respects to Shinzo Abe at Japanese embassy in Paris https://t.co/uXVfTuqK0q
— The Independent (@Independent) July 11, 2022
Taiwan vice president makes rare Japan visit to pay respects to Abe https://t.co/PqTxIu3Nxq pic.twitter.com/HTLdkdSNas
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 11, 2022
.@janisfrayer is here with the latest on the Shinzo Abe assassination. pic.twitter.com/DrnlWbSolp
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) July 11, 2022
https://twitter.com/USAmbJapan/status/1546776481229160449
この数日間の心が痛む出来事にもかかわらず、日本国民は参議院選挙の投票に足を運び、自らの声を確実に届けました。選挙で選ばれた役職の経験者として、受け入れがたい暴力に直面した日本が民主主義の模範を示したことに祝意を表します。 https://t.co/W7U4zA45Ds
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) July 10, 2022
本日家族とともに、安倍元首相の昭恵夫人と御母堂様に心からのお悔やみを申し上げました。この困難な時に、私たち家族と米国民はご遺族と共にあることもお伝えしました。元首相は、時代に先駆けた政治家でした。私たちに残された課題は、彼のビジョンを受け継ぎ実行していくことです。 https://t.co/wzGMn0CkNi
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) July 10, 2022
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) July 8, 2022
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) July 8, 2022
安倍晋三元首相の銃撃事件を受け、深い悲しみを覚えるとともに大きな衝撃を受けています。安倍さんは日本の優れた指導者であり、米国にとって揺るぎない盟友でもあります。米国政府と米国民は、安倍さんのご無事を願うとともに、ご家族と日本国民が安心できるよう祈っています。 https://t.co/pXPYyxlCjU
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) July 8, 2022
To mourn the passing of Prime Minister Abe & thank him for his great friendship to Taiwan, I have instructed our government to fly the national flag at half-mast on July 11. We will never forget his profound contributions to freedom & democracy worldwide.
— 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen (@iingwen) July 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/MOFA_Taiwan/status/1546380339672920065
#Taiwan’s Vice President Lai on Tuesday attended former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s funeralhttps://t.co/vy3mJetVY1 pic.twitter.com/HvUDdNdueH
— Radio Taiwan International (@RadioTaiwan_Eng) July 12, 2022
Taiwan Vice President William Lai is visiting Japan to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Lai is the highest-level Taiwan official to visit Japan since the two countries severed official ties in 1972. pic.twitter.com/YfupkBJvc8
— TaiwanPlus (@taiwanplusnews) July 11, 2022
Taiwan is reacting to the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who died on Friday after being shot at a campaign rally in the city of Nara. Abe was Japan’s longest-serving leader and a staunch supporter of Taiwan. @bingwangtw reports. pic.twitter.com/xw6N5DcpZl
— TaiwanPlus (@taiwanplusnews) July 11, 2022
Taiwan is lowering flags to half-mast to remember former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a strong supporter of Taiwan, who was assassinated on Friday. pic.twitter.com/KJElI9pyjb
— TaiwanPlus (@taiwanplusnews) July 11, 2022
https://twitter.com/Taiwan_Today/status/1546282439290818560
Taiwan flags lowered to half-staff on Monday to honor Abe https://t.co/p7o1i62Mnt pic.twitter.com/eZMkYmc1oD
— Taiwan News (@TaiwanNews886) July 11, 2022
Taiwan’s vice president visited Tokyo to pay respects to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the highest-level official visit to Japan in half a century https://t.co/TgEoTQIP59
— Bloomberg (@business) July 11, 2022
https://twitter.com/melissakchan/status/1545361699779317760
https://twitter.com/KWinGermany/status/1546772498020270080
Statement by Prime Minister Kishida on the Passing of Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo
Click below for the full text:https://t.co/z2D7qFCc7J
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) July 8, 2022
With Shinzo Abe’s Death, Japan And Taiwan Have Lost A Strong Advocatehttps://t.co/zJL7Q9Pw5V
— The Federalist (@FDRLST) July 11, 2022
Taiwan loses major advocate, defensive ally with assassination of Shinzo Abe https://t.co/phZ66UW4uX
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 9, 2022
Taipei 101 skyscraper lights up with tributes to assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Taiwan President @iingwen orders flags across the island to be flown at half staff on Monday, as tributes pour in from around the world. @Boris_Sanchez @jessicadean @NewDay pic.twitter.com/BTivviro0L
— Will Ripley (@willripleyCNN) July 9, 2022
Shinzo Abe: Japanese mourners pay last respects to ex-PM at funeral https://t.co/9Jovk8ugrl
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 12, 2022
Mourners pay respects to Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe at funeral https://t.co/dphTeEt8g6
— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 12, 2022
Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe laid to rest as hundreds gather for final goodbyehttps://t.co/lsyLVP6xvS
— ITV News (@itvnews) July 12, 2022
https://twitter.com/reuterspictures/status/1546756273584095234
Family and friends of Shinzo Abe attend private funeral in Tokyo https://t.co/BLLyQQt0pb
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) July 12, 2022
Shinzo Abe Funeral: Japan Bids Farewell to Former PM at Zojoji Buddhist Temple in Tokyohttps://t.co/Pf50Opn3zC#ShinzoAbe #Funeral #Assassination #Japan #Zojoji #BuddhistTemple #Tokyo
— LatestLY (@latestly) July 12, 2022
Japan mourns former prime minister Shinzo Abe at funeral https://t.co/RDMNtg3unj via @IrishTimesWorld
— Irish Times World (@IrishTimesWorld) July 12, 2022
Japanese say final goodbye to former leader Shinzo Abe at funeral https://t.co/gxAwMHXFCQ
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) July 12, 2022
https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1546713217426399233
Mourners line up in Tokyo ahead of funeral for Abe, Japan’s longest-serving PM https://t.co/xr0fiJxqp9 pic.twitter.com/tPGmC3Wp4U
— FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) July 12, 2022
Japan mourns as funeral for former PM Abe held in Tokyo https://t.co/12UsJqJkaG
— Times of Malta (@TheTimesofMalta) July 12, 2022
Family and friends of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe gather at Tokyo temple for private funeral pic.twitter.com/enO6Xxre5H
— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) July 12, 2022
Mourners line funeral route of assassinated ex-PM Abe in Tokyo for final goodbye https://t.co/SCjbBgifZ3
— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) July 12, 2022
Long lines of people dressed in black, mixed with others in informal clothing with backpacks, formed outside central Tokyo's Zojoji temple, the site of Abe's funeral, from the early morning as ordinary people came to pay their respectshttps://t.co/TpkKTnOqkd
— The Financial Express (@febdonline) July 12, 2022
#NSTTV Long lines of people dressed in black, mixed with others in informal clothing with backpacks, formed outside central #Tokyo's #Zojoji temple, the site of #ShinzoAbe's funeral, by early morning.
Read here: https://t.co/6ARByDpgMjhttps://t.co/Qty4ydBajv#Japan #RIP
— New Straits Times (@NST_Online) July 12, 2022
Shinzo Abe to have private funeral, with separate ceremony for friends of Japan https://t.co/biE4KfKAn0
— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) July 11, 2022
IN PICTURES: Family and friends of assassinated Shinzo Abe said farewell to the former prime minister at a private funeral in a Tokyo temple on Tuesday, as mourners outside condemned the politician's "despicable" murder.
Read more: https://t.co/BhOYtxvTYg
(Photos: AFP, AP) pic.twitter.com/tJ5FDQ1Ojz— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) July 12, 2022
In pictures: As a private funeral is held in Tokyo, Japan says goodbye to Shinzo Abe https://t.co/KjU8GpGGof
— ABC News (@abcnews) July 12, 2022
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been farewelled at a private funeral in Tokyo attended by family and close friends. https://t.co/5zYfOfGqUb #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/skfqZ0mus2
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) July 12, 2022
Japanese have bid their final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a family funeral was held at a temple days after his assassination that shocked the nation. https://t.co/vrziTQuRvl
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 12, 2022
The body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived at Tokyo's Zojoji Temple, where a wake will be held Monday night, with a funeral for family and close friends on Tuesday.
Abe was shot and killed Friday while delivering a campaign speech. https://t.co/PMVgvFZ9Kw pic.twitter.com/4WjpBdx2j4
— Voice of America (@VOANews) July 12, 2022
A private funeral will be held Tuesday for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose assassination shocked a nation https://t.co/5MkJS4YQsj
— Bloomberg (@business) July 12, 2022
Funeral of slain former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe https://t.co/DOWuYrbjvW pic.twitter.com/iXvYqil1MA
— New York Post (@nypost) July 12, 2022
Slain former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's funeral, vigil scheduled https://t.co/N0fiHbuus5 pic.twitter.com/0Qpl8ohJKu
— New York Post (@nypost) July 9, 2022
A private funeral for family and friends of slain former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe will be held Tuesday at a temple in Tokyo.
The funeral will be followed by a procession to carry Abe’s body to the political establishments where his legacy looms large. https://t.co/T3j97oT28e
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 12, 2022
Japanese say final goodbye to former leader Abe at funeral https://t.co/NipeajOUaN
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) July 12, 2022
The funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is taking place in Tokyo, after he was shot and killed last Friday.
Follow live updates. https://t.co/r8YKJumxT6
— CNN (@CNN) July 12, 2022
The body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived back at his home in Tokyo on Saturday, a day after he was assassinated in a daylight shooting, sending a nation unaccustomed to gun violence into a state of shock and anger https://t.co/IwUhHlIyI0
— CNN International (@cnni) July 9, 2022
Secretary Yellen stopping in Alaska to refuel en route to Japan. Probably not very far from where Trump is holding a rally today pic.twitter.com/D5eQSwgyLo
— Jeff Stein (@JStein_WaPo) July 9, 2022
Former President Donald Trump told Breitbart News that he is considering attending the funeral of the assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. https://t.co/LHEBLCVett
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) July 9, 2022
Former President Donald Trump is in talks with the late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's family about potentially attending his funeral in the wake of his assassination. https://t.co/MSB4Sm7ftD
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) July 9, 2022
Former president Donald Trump spoke to #ShinzoAbe’s family about attending his funeral following his assassination. There has been no official confirmation from Trump’s office.https://t.co/irykgOTTtc
— News18.com (@news18dotcom) July 11, 2022
BREAKING | Abe funeral draws crowd as Japan bids farewell to slain former PM.#Japan #Abe #ShinzoAbe #安倍晋三https://t.co/NVOxVmk7Lz
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) July 12, 2022
Mourners bid farewell to ex-PM Abe as funeral held at Tokyo temple https://t.co/3KaBqea99n
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) July 12, 2022
Following the funeral ceremony for former Prime Minister #Abe Shinzo, a motorcade will carry his coffin past places associated with his political career. NHK World-Japan will broadcast #live from JST1430.https://t.co/QbGNxw7brV pic.twitter.com/VMhfu0Klkz
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) July 12, 2022
A US conservative news website says Donald Trump is considering attending former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's funeral. Breitbart News asked the former US president in an exclusive interview if he would attend Abe's funeral.https://t.co/MNYjJHLouc
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) July 11, 2022
President Biden held a phone call with #Japan's Prime Minister #FumioKishida after the assassination of former Prime Minister #ShinzoAbe.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has been talking to Abe's family about attending the funeral. https://t.co/EanZoGIz1N
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) July 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/melaniebrockjpn/status/1546643994318639104
For some reason, a hashtag opposing a state funeral for the late Shinzo Abe is trending, even though a state funeral is not being held. pic.twitter.com/MbOO3P86gj
— Gearoid Reidy リーディー・ガロウド (@GearoidReidy) July 12, 2022
Abe left office with a strengthened military and constitutional changes enabling that military to operate alongside the United States and other allies such as Australia in combat. https://t.co/lWgrVQNK4m
— Tom Rogan (@TomRtweets) July 8, 2022
A private funeral is scheduled for Tuesday for Japan's longest-serving premier, who resigned in 2020. https://t.co/T3EP6ou0km
— CBC News (@CBCNews) July 11, 2022
The area outside Tokyo’s Zojoji Temple where the funeral of former Japanese PM Abe is being held – even though it’s private thousands are here to pay respects. pic.twitter.com/kfj5ug42FE
— Elizabeth Palmer (@CBSLizpalmer) July 12, 2022
Funeral services are being made for former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated Friday during a campaign event. He was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister. pic.twitter.com/c6iZw5BUuA
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) July 9, 2022
The funeral procession with Shinzo Abe's body has arrived at his home in Tokyo.
The Japanese will say goodbye to the former prime minister on July 11 at a Buddhist temple in the Japanese capital.
Shinzo Abe will be buried on July 12 in his hometown of Shimonoseki pic.twitter.com/87Sic3oQbi— Spriteer (@spriteer_774400) July 9, 2022