Abe to Duterte: Japan stands in solidarity with PH

After the Davao bombing incident that happened at Davao City Night Market last September 2, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe express his deepest sympathy by sending a message to President Rodrigo on Sunday, September 3.

 

As per press released No. 47 – 2016 by the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC):

“I cannot help feeling indignation to learn that a bombing incident by terrorism caused numerous casualties in Davao City where Your Excellency served as the mayor for many years. Such terrorist attacks will never be allowed whatever the reason is. I firmly condemn it. On behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I would like to pray for the deceased, and express my heartfelt sympathy to the injured and their families. Japan stands with the Philippines when Your Excellency and people of the Philippines are overcoming this difficulty in solidarity.” – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The Japanese government also said it will “continue to closely cooperate with the Philippines in tackling terrorism.”

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida also sent a message to his Philippine counterpart, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., over the Davao bombing.

“I am deeply shocked to learn that a bombing incident caused numerous casualties in Davao City. I firmly condemn this terrorist act in the strongest terms,” Kishida said.

“I would like to pray for the deceased, and express my heartfelt sympathy to the injured and their families,” he added.

Image grabbed from manilalivewire.com

Source: rappler.com, ph.emb-japan