(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 08 - The Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, expresses the deepest condolences of the Government and his staff for the death of Shinzo Abe.
Italy is shocked by the terrible attack, which affects Japan, its free democratic debate.
Abe has been a great protagonist of Japanese and international political life in recent decades, thanks to his innovative spirit, to his reforming vision.
Italy clings to its loved ones, to the government and to the entire popology of the opposition.
Palazzo Chigi makes it known.
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