On the 28th local time, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference and announced his official resignation as Japanese Prime Minister. Abe said at the meeting that he was unable to make a correct political judgment due to the recurrence of ulcerative colitis and decided to resign from the position of prime minister. Russia, the United Kingdom and South Korea expressed their views on this news.
Russian side: It is regrettable
According to the Russian Satellite Network, Russian President's press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin regrets that Shinzo Abe decided to resign as prime minister of Japan, and his contribution to the development of bilateral relations is invaluable.
Russian Satellite Network: Russian President Press Secretary: Kyrgyzstan regrets the resignation of Japanese minister Shinzo Abe
Report said that Russian President Putin agrees with Abe's decision to resolve all disputed issues between Russia and Japan through negotiations.
Peskov told reporters: "Shizo Abe has indeed made invaluable contributions to the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Japan. The Russian President absolutely agrees with his adherence to the principle of resolving all disputed issues, even the most difficult issues, through negotiations and the development of bilateral relations in areas of common concern." Peskov further stated that Putin highly praised the working relationship with Abe, which Peskov described as "glorious."
"So, Shinzo Abe's decision to resign as prime minister of Japan is certainly regrettable."
Speaking of his successor, Peskov said: "We hope that his successor will also follow the path of further developing Russia-Japan relations." He added that the Kremlin first hopes that Abe "solve his health problems as soon as possible."
Johnson: May you be healthy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson posted on Twitter on the 28th, expressing his gratitude to Abe for his work over the years and saying that he wishes Abe "healthy".
Johnson wrote in his tweet: "As Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe has done a lot of great things for his country and the whole world. Under his leadership, the ties between Britain and Japan in trade, defense and culture are increasing. Thank you for your work over the years and wish you good health."
Blue House: Regret
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's Blue House spokesman Kang Minshuo expressed regret on the announcement of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's resignation due to illness on the 28th, and wished him a speedy recovery.
Yonhap News Agency: South Korea's Blue House regrets the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
reported that Kang Minshuo said that as Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe has achieved many meaningful results, especially in the development of relations between South Korea and Japan. He stressed that South Korea is willing to maintain cooperation with the new prime minister and the cabinet, further enhance the level of bilateral relations, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.
President of the European Council: I wish you good health and good health President of the European Commission: Thank you for your contribution to enhancing EU-Japan relations
President of the European Council Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also thank Abe for his contribution to strengthening EU-Japan relations. Michel wrote on Twitter that day: "I want to thank the Prime Minister (Abe) for establishing a close and strong partnership between the EU and Japan under his leadership. You helped Japan become the pillar of today's multilateral system." Michel also sent her blessings: "Friends, I wish you good health and hope to meet you again soon."
von der Leyen also made a similar comment: "Thank you (Abe), thank you for your dedication and contribution to enhancing EU-Japan relations. Under your leadership, our partnership is stronger and more important than ever."
Australian Prime Minister: Abe is an outstanding international diplomat in Japan
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on the same day: "Prime Minister Abe is a person of integrity and wisdom. He is a senior politician in our (Asia-Pacific) region and around the world, a strong promoter of open trade, and an outstanding international diplomat in Japan. He advocates regional prosperity and stability, and as a experienced first-class politician, he also exerts leadership." Morrison also said, "especially in the period of responding to the health and economic impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic", Abe "makes unprecedented contributions."
(Source: Global Network)
