I am infuriated to learn that Jordanian pilot Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh has been ruthlessly burned to death by ISIL.

I am rendered speechless to think of how his family must be feeling.  On behalf of the Government and the people of Japan, I express my deepest sympathy and my sincere condolences.  Japan stands with Jordan during these difficult times.  I would like to express Japan’s sincere solidarity with the Government of Jordan and the Jordanian people.

Such an act of terrorism is outrageous and impermissible and causes me nothing but strong indignation.  Thus I express resolute condemnation.

We must never give in to terrorism. Japan, in collaboration with the international community, will further expand our humanitarian assistance and steadfastly fulfill our responsibility in the international community combatting terrorism.