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The Prime Minister in Action
Press Conference on the Stabbing Incident in Kawasaki City
May 28, 2019
Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference
[Provisional Translation]
On May 28, 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
On the mass stabbing incident in Kawasaki, the Prime Minister said,
“The incident was extremely harrowing and I feel strong indignation over the fact that small children were victimized in this incident.
I express my sincere condolences for those who lost their lives, and my deepest sympathies to the bereaved families. I would also like to wish for the full recovery of those injured.
We must ensure the safety of our children no matter what it takes.
Earlier, I have instructed the relevant ministers to take measures swiftly to secure the safety of children on their way to and from school.”
