Caribbean: On the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, the entire Caribbean region expressed deep shock and condemned the incident. Caribbean leaders of several countries paid in-depth condolences to the family and loved ones of the former Prime Minister and the Japanese people.
Every leader took to social media and reacted to the tragic incident.
Firstly, the Prime Minister of Barbados– Mia Amor Mottley, called the tragic passing of the former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe deeply saddening and disturbing.
She asserted, “The violence of any kind could not be accepted if we are to improve the world we live in. I send condolences to Shinzo Abe’s family and friends and the people of Japan.”
The tragic passing of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, is deeply saddening and disturbing.
Violence of any kind cannot be accepted if we are to improve the world we live in.
I send condolences to Shinzo Abe's family and friends, and to the people of Japan.— Mia Amor Mottley (@miaamormottley) July 8, 2022
Secondly, the Prime Minister of Dominica– Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, penned down his condolences and added that he is profoundly saddened by the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.
PM Skerrit stated that he was a truly inspirational statesman and leader who will be remembered for his sincere support of our small island developing states in the region.
I am profoundly saddened by the assassination of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. He was a truly inspirational statesman and leader, who will be remembered for his sincere support of our small island developing states in the region.
— Roosevelt Skerrit (@SkerritR) July 8, 2022
Thirdly, the President of Guyana– Dr Irfaan Ali, issued a statement on behalf of the people and Government of the country and extended condolences to the Government and People of Japan following the execution of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Outlining Guyana’s relationship with Shizo Abe, President Ali stressed that the Former Prime Minister was held in high esteem by the people of the country. During his time in office, relations between Japan and Guyana were taken to high levels.
Prime Minister of Jamaica- Andrew Holness called Shizo Abe a friend of Jamaica and one of the most gracious world leaders he has had the privilege of interacting with.
Andrew Holness stated, “His killing is shocking and deeply disturbing. I extend heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Japan in this very sad moment.”
Shinzo Abe was a friend of Jamaica and one of the most gracious world leaders I have had the privilege of interacting with. His killing is shocking and deeply disturbing. I extend heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Japan in this very sad moment. pic.twitter.com/u7VwgZ1lAd
— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) July 8, 2022
Further, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia- Philip J Pierre expressed and stated that he is deeply saddened by the tragic death of the former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The world cannot continue to be plagued by such brutal and senseless violence.
“I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the behalf of the government and people of Saint Lucia to the family, the Government and the people of Japan. Rest well former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, “underlined PM Pierre.
On behalf of the Government and the people of Saint Lucia, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the family, the Government and the people of Japan.
Rest well former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
— Philip J. Pierre (@PhilipJPierreLC) July 8, 2022
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis- Dr Timothy Harris, also felt so saddened to hear of the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe in an act that undermines the fabric of democracy.
So saddened to hear of the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe in an act that undermines the fabric of #democracy https://t.co/ilqSG6lPqo
— Timothy Harris (@pmharriskn) July 8, 2022
Premier of Nevis- Mark Brantley was also shocked to hear of the barbaric act of violence against former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. He said Prime Minister Abe was a great friend of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Premier Brantley noted, “We in Nevis extend our deepest condolences to his family and to the beautiful people of Japan.”
Shocked to hear of the barbaric act of violence against former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. Prime Minister Abe was a great friend of Latin America and the Caribbean. We in Nevis extend deepest condolences to his family and to the beautiful people of Japan @japanembtt pic.twitter.com/0M5BtGhVJv
— Hon. Mark Brantley (@markbrantley3) July 8, 2022
Further, the leader of the opposition of Trinidad and Tobago- Kamla Persad Bissesasar, expressed that she is shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.
She said that the United National Congress strongly condemns all forms of political violence and stresses that violence is never the answer.
Back in 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Port of Spain to develop and expand the partnership between T&T and Japan.
Kamla Persad asserted, “My deepest condolences go out to the family of Abe as well as to the people of Japan.”
Besides this, CARICOM- Caribbean Community also condemned the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe and added, “Mr Abe is well remembered in our Community as in 2014 he became the first Prime Minister of Japan who visited the Caribbean region and meet with the Heads of Government of the Caribbean countries taking to a new level the political engagement between CARICOM and Japan.”
CARICOM outlined that it was Prime Minister Abe who, during the Summit in Port of Spain, reset CARICOM-Japan relations by highlighting his country’s three-pillar Policy towards the Community. These are co-operation towards sustainable development such as overcoming vulnerabilities particular to small islands developing states; deepening and expanding bonds founded on exchanges and friendship; and cooperation in addressing challenges in the international Community.
