Macron: Japan Lost Great Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron offered his condolences to the Japanese authorities and people over the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated today, Friday.

Macron said on Twitter: "On behalf of the French people, I send my condolences to the Japanese authorities and people after the assassination of Shinzo Abe, Japan lost a great prime minister who devoted his life to his country and worked to bring balance to the world.”

Noteworthy, Japanese state television announced on Friday that former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died after he was shot by a gunman while delivering a speech in the city of Nara.

Former Prime Minister Abe, 67, was shot this morning by a gunman during his speech at a gathering in the city of Nara. He was immediately taken to the hospital in a critical condition.