PM Kishida: I had an exchange of views with US Vice President Harris, who is visiting Japan for the first time since taking office in order to attend Mr. Abe's state funeral. After that I had dinner with the ten people in the U.S. delegation, where we remembered Mr. Abe. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/obrmGYUFMX
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 27, 2022
PM Kishida: Ahead of tomorrow's state funeral for former Prime Minister Abe, I have been welcoming summit-level attendees from overseas and looking back once again on the diplomatic legacy that Mr. Abe cultivated. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/8oZL7PIRBg
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 27, 2022
I'm en route to Japan to represent the U.S. at the funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Later in the week, I will visit South Korea. This trip comes at an important time as we reaffirm our commitments to our Allies and continue to deepen engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 26, 2022
It is an honor to join the Presidential Delegation to the funeral of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. PM Abe elevated Japan's role on the world stage and strengthened the US-Japan Alliance. @VP looks forward to building on this legacy during her visit to Japan. https://t.co/aKLNeuVfkX
— Phil Gordon (@PhilGordon46) September 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/usembassytokyo/status/1574232395951243264
Vice President Kamala Harris @VP landed at Yokota Air Base today to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a stalwart leader to Japan and major proponent to strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance during his tenure. https://t.co/g3GA7A2Keu
— U.S. Forces Japan (@USForcesJapan) September 26, 2022
We are flying the Japanese flag at half-staff at HQ USFJ in conjunction with today's state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo to express our heartfelt condolences and honor his great contributions to the U.S.-Japan alliance. pic.twitter.com/qbi5BLsB23
— U.S. Forces Japan (@USForcesJapan) September 27, 2022
Welcome to Tokyo @VP Harris. Honored to join you and the presidential delegation to pay our respects at the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Abe.
ハリス副大統領、ようこそ東京へ。安倍元首相の国葬に、副大統領および大統領代表団と共に参列できることを光栄に思います。 pic.twitter.com/eoQAAfHYZ9
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) September 26, 2022
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) September 27, 2022
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) September 27, 2022
親切なホスト、親愛なる友人、そして献身的な朋友である岸田首相に感謝いたします。米国にとって、日本ほど素晴らしいパートナーはありません。そして、そのパートナーシップは岸田首相から始まるのです。 https://t.co/avi3TefxVe
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) September 26, 2022
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) September 27, 2022
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) September 27, 2022
PM @narendramodi arrives in Tokyo.
Will participate in the State Funeral of former PM Shinzo Abe later today.
Will also hold a bilateral meeting with PM @kishida230, reaffirming commitment to further strengthening of India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. pic.twitter.com/LeUstT3aIN
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) September 26, 2022
PM @narendramodi will leave for Tokyo this evening to attend the State Funeral of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
A champion of India-Japan friendship and a personal friend of PM Modi, PM Abe will always be remembered as one of our own. https://t.co/hE96r8GBoy pic.twitter.com/EhWfz3vsaU
— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) September 26, 2022
I met with the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida today to extend my deepest sympathies and share the condolences of the Australian people on the assassination of former Prime Minister Abe. pic.twitter.com/4dAS9YNIna
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) September 27, 2022
Japan’s Fumio Kishida greets @AlboMP in Tokyo ahead of Shinzo Abe’s funeral this afternoon. Aust PM says important for both countries to advance common interests in the Indo Pacific. #japan #kishida #albanese pic.twitter.com/rEUZNtO88f
— Michael Smith (@MikeSmithAFR) September 27, 2022
#FlagNotice: In commemoration of the State Funeral for Mr Abe Shinzo AC, former Prime Minister of Japan, the Australian National Flag will be flown at half-mast nationwide today. https://t.co/6xvoWDv6I7 pic.twitter.com/CTT7Fi7MoW
— Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (@pmc_gov_au) September 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/USEmbAustralia/status/1574657547591888899
President Trump discussed U.S.-Australia-Japan relations, regional security, and economic ties with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull & Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. #POTUSinAsia pic.twitter.com/KVomk9C64J
— U.S. Embassy in the Philippines (@USEmbassyPH) November 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/955277357731819520
NEW: White House provides readout of Pres. Trump's meeting with Australia's Malcolm Turnbull and Japan's Shinzō Abe, emphasizing efforts to "denuclearize the Korean Peninsula." https://t.co/FQ3m4X8THS pic.twitter.com/zCe2VCNIZ7
— ABC News (@ABC) November 13, 2017
Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull on the assassination of Shinzo Abe:
"Shocked. Shocked at this attack and just heartbroken to see Shinzo Abe killed in this way. He was such a great friend, both he and his wife to me and my wife Lucy, and to Australia." pic.twitter.com/noiK7lpbnM
— The Recount (@therecount) July 8, 2022
PM Malcolm Turnbull and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe agree to deepen defence ties and push for TPP. https://t.co/XuBM5Vbtm6 pic.twitter.com/5koCs6pwHH
— The Australian (@australian) January 14, 2017
Opinion: We mourn Shinzo Abe as a friend, but the world will miss his wisdom | Malcolm Turnbull https://t.co/MahwWiC6D2
— The Sydney Morning Herald (@smh) July 10, 2022
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and his two predecessors Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott, all praised Abe as a major figure in international affairs and a close friend of Australia | @Gallo_Ways https://t.co/hbV30BA62k
— The Sydney Morning Herald (@smh) August 29, 2020
US President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the G20 Brisbane summit, 2014 pic.twitter.com/jTDgg3q1aH
— Canberra Insider (@CanberraInsider) July 9, 2022
Shinzo Abe’s last message to Tony Abbott: “Tony, I certainly look forward to seeing you in the future … over a glass of Japanese sake and Australian red wine,” by @Liv_Ireland v @canberratimes https://t.co/jEz6o8Db3V
— Karen Barlow (@KJBar) July 14, 2022
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe to arrive in Australia tonight for talks with Malcolm Turnbull. Great opportunity to show this photo of his last trip pic.twitter.com/VlhPfTR9xa
— Rachel Mealey (@rachelmealey) January 13, 2017
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has paid tribute to his “great friend” Shinzo Abe who had a deep understanding and awareness of the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party.https://t.co/W6zgUZjlKC
— Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) July 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/JamesCleverly/status/1574386067297419265
https://twitter.com/UKinJapan/status/1574584471826866176
My thoughts are with the people of Japan today in remembering the extraordinary life of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
His warm friendship with the United Kingdom over many years leaves a lasting legacy in the close ties of friendship our people enjoy today.
— Liz Truss (@trussliz) September 27, 2022
本日、安倍晋三元首相の卓越した生涯を偲び、日本の皆さまと思いを同じくしています。
安倍元首相の長年にわたる英国との温かい友情は、今日の日英両国の緊密な友好関係の中に、永遠の遺産として残ります。
— Liz Truss (@trussliz) September 27, 2022
Foreign Secretary Cleverly and former Prime Minister May will attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe on 27 September. Their respect, condolences and friendship to the late Mr Abe are much appreciated. #JapanUK pic.twitter.com/WlEyIxRuUP
— Embassy of Japan UK (@JAPANinUK) September 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/TLDRNewsUK/status/1545346649371066369
E' il momento dell'offerta a Shinzo Abe di Matteo Renzi, dietro a Theresa May #ShinzoAbefuneral pic.twitter.com/jB7Gw9EDK5
— Giulia Pompili (@giuliapompili) September 27, 2022
Truly heartbreaking to hear of the death of my friend Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan — killed in the most appalling of circumstances while campaigning for his political party.
— Theresa May (@theresa_may) July 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/NCSC/status/1083413449969942528
https://twitter.com/ambafrancejp/status/1574668267733786624
Pour faire rayonner la France à l’étranger, Macron a envoyé Sarkozy qui devrait être en prison, masque sous le nez, à l’enterrement du nostalgique de l’empire japonais Shinzo Abe. pic.twitter.com/C3yl4yuktB
— Marcel (@realmarcel1) September 27, 2022
https://twitter.com/titussenlair/status/1574592082315984899
https://twitter.com/CharlesMichel/status/1574582259809939456
https://twitter.com/CharlesMichel/status/1574582254743203840
https://twitter.com/PeacePalaceKH/status/1574646607987240960
Funérailles de Shinzo Abe | Justin Trudeau se désiste, le ministre Champagne représentera le Canada | La Presse https://t.co/heoP4QAInk
— Michel Guenette (@MichelGuenette3) September 25, 2022
On Sep. 26, Prime Minister Kishida and Vice President Sara Duterte met in Japan. PM Kishida expressed his gratitude for her attendance at the State Funeral for the late PM Abe and the sympathies of the Philippines. https://t.co/AjH5FaF5q1
— Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines (@AmbJPNinPH) September 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/AlfredoGenom/status/1572499561431859200
Federal minister for Energy @kdastgirkhan representing Pakistani Nation at the State Funeral of the late, former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. pic.twitter.com/9NBTG15iqi
— Ministry of Energy (@MoWP15) September 27, 2022
https://twitter.com/MoFAmv/status/1574368358081839104
https://twitter.com/PeacePalaceKH/status/1574645816488525824
PM Kishida's memorial address for the late ABE Shinzo:
"There is no question that many people the world over reminisce over you, talking about Japan by saying, 'When Mr. Abe was prime minister' or 'In the Prime Minister Abe era.'"
▼ Full text below:https://t.co/efSYeNxDmk
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) September 27, 2022
https://twitter.com/japantimes/status/1574641869400997889
https://twitter.com/japantimes/status/1574634828179599361
https://twitter.com/japantimes/status/1574595580138967040
Why people are opposed to Abe's state funeral | The Japan Times via the FCCJ's @WillFee2 https://t.co/egkS6K3q6i
— FCCJ (@fccjapan) September 26, 2022
Japan will soon bid a final farewell to the country's longest-serving prime minister with a state funeral. Abe Shinzo was shot and killed during a political rally in July. #statefuneral https://t.co/e3OfNtyYfv
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 27, 2022
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is holding a series of separate talks with foreign dignitaries visiting Japan for Tuesday's state funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.https://t.co/Cqj1wcCn5v
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 26, 2022
Tuesday's ceremony for Abe Shinzo is the second state funeral for a former prime minister in Japan's postwar history, following one for Yoshida Shigeru in 1967. #statefuneral https://t.co/HuUYROGWnM
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 27, 2022
Police in Tokyo are on high alert on the day of the funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. #statefuneralhttps://t.co/GEOOtOXGtr
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) September 27, 2022
JAPAN | FUNERAL DIPLOMACY
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, but China did not send a high-level Communist Party official to the funeral of former leader Shinzo Abe. https://t.co/llyIpuipIu
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) September 26, 2022
Japanese ex-PM Abe's state funeral to begin despite public opposition https://t.co/W236NKJ9yW
— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) September 27, 2022
Japan's Kishida kicks off "condolence diplomacy" around Abe funeralhttps://t.co/ymsKKI0xiT
— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) September 26, 2022
Japan Police to Mobilize 20,000 Personnel for Abe Funeral https://t.co/9a4kgFSKVM
— nippon.com（ニッポンドットコム） (@nippon_ja) September 26, 2022
Kishida launches ‘funeral diplomacy’ ahead of the state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, including a meeting with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harrishttps://t.co/eYASJAQ6BT pic.twitter.com/16wst8xEjO
— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) September 26, 2022
About 700 international guests expected to attend Abe’s state funeral on Sept. 27.https://t.co/iHHYtVmIpq
— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) September 21, 2022
U.S. VP Kamala Harris, Indian PM Narendra Modi, and British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, will be arriving in Japan to attend a state funeral for the assassinated former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, to the ceremony.
I am very grateful to them.#Abe #japan #love #instagood #tbt pic.twitter.com/chzzxTWskb— ami (@AmiLittleStar) September 26, 2022
