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DUBAI: Condolences continue to pour in from Arab leaders and governments after the tragic assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. 

Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement posted on social media that it condemned the “cowardly act,” which led to the death of Abe. 

“The ministry stresses the principles and firm stance of the state of Kuwait against violence, recalling with appreciation Mr. Abe’s position and contributions at regional and international levels, in addition to his role in consolidating the friendly relations between Kuwait and Japan. The state of Kuwait offers its sincere condolences and sympathy to the friendly people of Japan, the Emperor, and to Abe’s family.”

https://twitter.com/MOFAKuwait/status/1545372386631061505?s=20&t=I0LSPSwZx3t3gTdtjZm2-w

UAE’s President and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also mourned the death of the late Abe, in a statement expressing his “sincere condolences.” 

We are deeply saddened to learn about the death of our dear friend Abe Shinzo who served his nation with honour and contributed to strengthening the fruitful relations between the UAE and Japan. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and the people of Japan.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) July 8, 2022

Egyptian President Abdelfattah El-Sisi also mourned Abe’s assassination, saying: “With great sadness and sorrow, I received the news of the death of the former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, following a treacherous assassination. Shinzo Abe was a loyal friend of Egypt, supporting it at all times and circumstances. During his reign, our bilateral relations witnessed an unprecedented development at all levels.”

He added: “I offer my condolences to the friendly Japanese people for the loss of such a great leader, and I assure that Egypt will not forget the sincere efforts made by Shinzo Abe to strengthen our cooperation, and will work to immortalize his name.”

إنني أعزي الشعب الياباني الصديق لفقدانه مثل هذا القائد العظيم، وأؤكد أن مصر لن تنسى ما قدمه شينزو آبي من جهود مخلصة لتعزيز تعاوننا، وستعمل على تخليد اسمه كما ينبغي.
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— Abdelfattah Elsisi (@AlsisiOfficial) July 8, 2022

Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a statement on Friday, condemning the violent act that led to Abe’s death.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain condemns the assassination of the former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, expressing deep condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Japan and to his family, recalling the contributions of the late Prime Minister in serving his homeland and its people, and his great efforts in developing bilateral relations between both countries, affirming the Kingdom’s solidarity with Japan and its people.”

MoFA of #Bahrain condemns assassination of former Japanese Prime Ministerhttps://t.co/tYMEtXMTeZ pic.twitter.com/05TmXt2v6d

— وزارة الخارجية 🇧🇭 (@bahdiplomatic) July 8, 2022

Qatar’s embassy in Tokyo also mourned Abe’s death, expressing the government’s condolences.