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Message by Foreign Minister HAYASHI Yoshimasa on the shooting of Former Prime Minister Imran Khan to H.E. Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
November 5, 2022
On November 4, Minister for Foreign Affairs HAYASHI Yoshimasa issued the following message to H.E. Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, following the the shooting on November 3 which left former Prime Minister Imran Khan wounded and others dead and injured, near Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
- I was deeply shocked and saddened by the shooting on November 3 (local time) which left former Prime Minister Imran Khan wounded and others dead and injured, near Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. I pray for the speedy recovery of Mr. Khan and those who are wounded. I also express my condolences to the victim and the bereaved family.
- Japan resolutely condemns this act of violence against democracy and expresses its strong solidarity together with the Government of Pakistan and Pakistani people.