Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday offered his deep condolences over the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
"I can't help but feel deep sorrow," Kishida told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office. "I extend my sincere condolences on behalf of the Japanese government."
Regarding the queen's achievements, Kishida said, "She reigned for 70 years, the longest in British history, and played an extremely important role in the peace and prosperity of the world."
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