In a post shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan noted the following: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, as a result of an armed attack. I condemn the perpetrators of this heinous attack. My condolences to my friend Abe's family and loved ones, as well as the people and government of Japan.” (ILKHA)