Morocco’s King represented at state funeral of former Japanese PM by Head of Government

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch touched down in Tokyo this Monday to represent King Mohammed VI at the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

More than 700 foreign guests are expected to attend the memorial service honoring Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which will take place on Tuesday in the Japanese capital.

One of Japan’s most influential politicians, Shinzo Abe was assassinated on July 8 while he was delivering an electoral campaign speech in western Japan.

Following this assassination, King Mohammed VI had extended his condolences to the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito.

The King had said in a message that he was “deeply sorrowed by the despicable assassination of the late Shinzo Abe,” and conveyed his heartfelt condolences and sincere feelings of compassion to the family and loved ones of the former PM.

The King described Abe as an “accomplished leader, who devoted his life to the service of the supreme interests of his compatriots and to their aspirations.”