Joint Statement by President Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India on the Assassination of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan

We, the leaders of Australia, India, and the United States, are shocked at the tragic assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Prime Minister Abe was a transformative leader for Japan and for Japanese relations with each one of our countries. He also played a formative role in the founding of the Quad partnership, and worked tirelessly to advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Our hearts are with the people of Japan—and Prime Minister Kishida—in this moment of grief. We will honor Prime Minister Abe's memory by redoubling our work towards a peaceful and prosperous region.