Midlands TD Pays Tribute To Shinzo Abe

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The 67-year-old was shot while making a campaign speech.

Japan's leader Fumio Kishida has described the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as an attack on the "foundation of democracy".

The 67-year-old was shot while making a campaign speech in the western city of Nara.

Former Minister for Foreign Affairs and Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says it is shocking & sad. 

The Laois Offaly Deputy described him as a towering figure in Japanese & world politics and a robust defender of democratic principles. 

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny has fond memories of the Japanese leader:

 

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