The former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe was a true friend to Fiji and a model to every leader and the shocking and cowardly attack has cast a long shadow over the G20 Meeting in Indonesia.

While paying his condolences, Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Abe has always been a faithful friend to Fiji and him personally.

He says the Former Prime Minister’s death is a terrible loss for Japan and the world.

He adds he prays that, in his memory, we can strive to end violence in all corners of the world, for this was Abe's peaceful legacy.

The former Japanese Prime Minister was shot while giving a speech at a political campaign event.

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