China on Thursday expressed condolences over the death of former Japanese ambassador to China Koreshige Anami.
The former ambassador died of pneumonia at the age of 83 on November 13 at his residence in Tokyo.
"Mr. Anami had been engaged in diplomatic work with China for many years. From 2001 to 2006, he served as the Japanese Ambassador to China. After his retirement, Mr. Anami continued his contributions by serving as a member of the Japan side of the 21st Century Committee for China-Japan Friendship. He had made positive contributions to the improvement and development of China-Japan relations," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press conference in Beijing.
"We express our condolences for the passing away of Mr. Anami and extend our sympathies to his family. The Chinese Ambassador to Japan, along with several former Chinese Ambassadors to Japan who had worked with Mr. Anami, have sent condolences to his bereaved family," she said.
China expresses condolences over former Japanese ambassador's death
China expresses condolences over former Japanese ambassador's death
