Japan-Australia Relations
Message of condolences from Prime Minister TAKAICHI and Foreign Minister MOTEGI regarding the shooting incident in Sydney, Australia
- On December 15, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, sent the following message of condolences to the Hon. Anthony Albanese, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, following the shooting incident during a Jewish celebration in Sydney, Australia on December 14, local time.
“I am deeply saddened and profoundly outraged by reports of the mass shooting that occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, targeting the Jewish community during a Jewish celebration and resulting in numerous casualties. Such a brutal act of terrorism is absolutely unacceptable under any circumstances. I offer my heartfelt prayers for the souls of those who lost their lives and extend my deepest condolences to their bereaved families. I also sincerely wish for the swift recovery of all those who were injured. At this difficult time, Japan stands with Australia. I express my strong solidarity with the Government and the people of Australia.”
- On the same day, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, also sent the following message of condolences to Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia.
“I am deeply saddened and profoundly outraged by reports of the mass shooting that occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, targeting the Jewish community during a Jewish celebration and resulting in numerous casualties. I offer my prayers for the souls of the victims, extend my heartfelt condolences to their bereaved families, and express my sincere sympathies to those who were injured.
I strongly condemn such acts of terrorism and express my firm solidarity with the Government and the people of Australia.”