Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had struggled with exhaustion for weeks as Japanese media speculated about his frequent hospital visits. And then it was revealed a recurring medical condition had become a problem. Abe called a press conference on the afternoon of 28 August and said he will resign as prime minister. On Twitter, we took a look at how some world leaders reacted.
Donald, thank you for honoring me with your kind words. Since I first met you at Trump Tower in New York four years ago, we have developed a deep relationship of trust and had so many bilateral meetings and phone calls. https://t.co/3qguCfOWYr
I am deeply touched by your warm words, Prime Minister @narendramodi. I wish you all the best and hope our Partnership will be further enhanced. https://t.co/h4CHcZcCwj
Thank you, ScoMo, for your heartwarming message.
My dear friend, we share so many good memories, including the wreath laying ceremony in Darwin, which I will never forget. https://t.co/ePMMF2lIiS
Thank you @BorisJohnson for your warm message. I am sure the Japan-UK relationship will further advance with you. My heartfelt gratitude for your cooperation and friendship. https://t.co/QOdr38ZRM4
Justin, thank you for your kind words. Your friendship and trust with me have enabled us to strengthen our bilateral relations. Wishing you further success. https://t.co/XSwRAXzByW
Thank you very much for your warm message, Prime Minister @PresRajapaksa. I hope our bilateral relationship will be further enhanced, and would appreciate your continuous cooperation. https://t.co/wVbdpd627j
Thank you, Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI, for your warm words of kindness. I sincerely hope that our bilateral relations will be further strengthened in the future. https://t.co/9tBt1CyLXq
Thank you Charles @eucopresident for your warm message, and our close and strong partnership! I look forward to seeing you again in the near future, too! https://t.co/U4E4f3DAwJ
I deeply appreciate PM Lee’s warm message. I am profoundly grateful to have been able to develop our bilateral relationship through my visit to your country and on other occasions. https://t.co/7YPAOmnrpx
Galileo Ferrari works at a global IT company, consults with startups in Japan, and is a contributor with JAPAN Forward. The views expressed are his own.
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