Former President Duterte: Shinzo Abe was a good, loyal friend

MANILA, Philippines --- Former President Rodrigo Duterte mourned on Friday the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who he called a "good and loyal friend." "Abe was a good and loyal friend, a staunch supporter of my administration and a strong ally of the nation," Duterte said in a statement sent by his former spokesperson Martin Andanar. "As the world mourns the loss of this great man, we remember him for his compassionate service and remarkable leadership. Indeed, one of the most influential world leaders of our time," the former President added. Abe died after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election on Friday. Reuters reported that a ma...

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