How the world reacted to resignation of Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe

LONDON: Here is what some international leaders and businesspeople are saying about Shinzo Abe after he announced he would be resigning as Japan’s prime minister due to his health.

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON
“@AbeShinzo has achieved great things as PM of Japan — for his country and the world,” Johnson said on Twitter.
“Under his stewardship the UK-Japan relationship has gone from strength to strength in trade, defense and our cultural links. Thank you for all your years of service and I wish you good health.”