ni Ronalyn Seminiano Reonico | August 29, 2020
Ikinalungkot ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang pagbibitiw sa puwesto ni Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ng Japan dahil sa health issues na kinakaharap nito.
Saad ni P-Duterte, "It is with much regret that I learned of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's resignation.
“Through many years of our engagement, I have seen a leader with a bold vision and firm determination to do what was best for his country and our region.
“The bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan, now a Strategic Partnership, greatly flourished during his tenure.
“What we have worked for and achieved together lays the foundation for an even closer friendship and cooperation between our countries in the future.
Pahayag pa ni P-Duterte, “He is - to me and the Filipino people - a true friend closer than a brother.
“To Prime Minister Abe, I pray for your speedy and full recovery!”