Prime Minister Marin expresses her condolences following the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Following the death of former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Sanna Marin expresses her condolences on behalf of the Finnish Government to Abe's loved ones and to the people of Japan.

Abe was giving a speech at a campaign event in the city of Nara, Japan, when he was shot by a member of the audience. Abe later succumbed to his wounds.

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