Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary on the Attack Perpetrated against Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo
July 8, 2022 (PM)
Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary on the Attack Perpetrated against Former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo
[Provisional translation]
On July 8, 2022, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno held a press conference regarding the attack perpetrated against former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo.
Earlier today at roughly 11:30 AM, former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo has been shot with a gun in Nara Prefecture. A male, believed to be the person who shot Mr. Abe, has been taken into custody. Mr. Abe's condition is unknown at present. We will continue to work to confirm it.
At 11:45 AM, the Government established a liaison office within the Crisis Management Center of the Prime Minister's Office, whereupon a meeting of ministries and agencies concerned was convened, and they are currently working on responses to the matter.
Prime Minister Kishida, who was making speeches as part of the election campaign, was informed immediately of the matter and will return urgently to the Prime Minister's Office from now. We have instructed all cabinet members out giving speeches in various locations to return to Tokyo immediately.
Outrageous acts of this kind are absolutely intolerable, no matter the reason, and I strongly condemn this act. The Government will take all possible measures to respond to this situation.
Earlier today at roughly 11:30 AM, former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo has been shot with a gun in Nara Prefecture. A male, believed to be the person who shot Mr. Abe, has been taken into custody. Mr. Abe's condition is unknown at present. We will continue to work to confirm it.
At 11:45 AM, the Government established a liaison office within the Crisis Management Center of the Prime Minister's Office, whereupon a meeting of ministries and agencies concerned was convened, and they are currently working on responses to the matter.
Prime Minister Kishida, who was making speeches as part of the election campaign, was informed immediately of the matter and will return urgently to the Prime Minister's Office from now. We have instructed all cabinet members out giving speeches in various locations to return to Tokyo immediately.
Outrageous acts of this kind are absolutely intolerable, no matter the reason, and I strongly condemn this act. The Government will take all possible measures to respond to this situation.
Simultaneous interpretation services for this video are provided by a third party.
