3 Japanese Diet Members Visit Taiwan, to Meet President Lai and Call on Various Ministries
Three Japanese House of Representatives members—Masaaki Taira, Seiji Kihara, and Taisuke Nishino—are visiting Taiwan from April 29 to May 1. They will meet President Lai Ching-te, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, and officials from other ministries to discuss deepening Taiwan-Japan relations and regional issues.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju Taipei 29th) Japanese House of Representatives members Masaaki Taira, Seiji Kihara, and Taisuke Nishino are visiting Taiwan and will meet President Lai Ching-te and call on Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, as well as the National Security Council, Ministry of National Defense, and Ministry of Digital Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this morning stating that Masaaki Taira, Seiji Kihara, and Taisuke Nishino will visit Taiwan from April 29 to May 1. During their visit, they will meet President Lai Ching-te, call on Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, and also visit the National Security Council, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Digital Affairs, and the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association to exchange views on issues of common concern such as Taiwan-Japan relations and regional trends. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere welcome.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Masaaki Taira has served as Japan's Minister of Digital Affairs, State Minister of the Cabinet Office, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and is familiar with Japan's digital, cybersecurity, and economic affairs. This is his first visit to Taiwan as a member of the Diet. Seiji Kihara and Taisuke Nishino have also served in important government positions. All three Diet members are important stalwarts in Japanese politics.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Taiwan and Japan share core values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, and are important partners in the first island chain. Facing the challenges of security in the Indo-Pacific region and complex and volatile global situations, Masaaki Taira's delegation visit to Taiwan will help deepen substantive cooperation between Taiwan and Japan in various fields such as economic trade and technology, and build closer and more resilient Taiwan-Japan friendly relations. (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju Taipei 29th) Japanese House of Representatives members Masaaki Taira, Seiji Kihara, and Taisuke Nishino are visiting Taiwan and will meet President Lai Ching-te and call on Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, as well as the National Security Council, Ministry of National Defense, and Ministry of Digital Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this morning stating that Masaaki Taira, Seiji Kihara, and Taisuke Nishino will visit Taiwan from April 29 to May 1. During their visit, they will meet President Lai Ching-te, call on Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, and also visit the National Security Council, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Digital Affairs, and the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association to exchange views on issues of common concern such as Taiwan-Japan relations and regional trends. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere welcome.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Masaaki Taira has served as Japan's Minister of Digital Affairs, State Minister of the Cabinet Office, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and is familiar with Japan's digital, cybersecurity, and economic affairs. This is his first visit to Taiwan as a member of the Diet. Seiji Kihara and Taisuke Nishino have also served in important government positions. All three Diet members are important stalwarts in Japanese politics.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Taiwan and Japan share core values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, and are important partners in the first island chain. Facing the challenges of security in the Indo-Pacific region and complex and volatile global situations, Masaaki Taira's delegation visit to Taiwan will help deepen substantive cooperation between Taiwan and Japan in various fields such as economic trade and technology, and build closer and more resilient Taiwan-Japan friendly relations. (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150429
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