Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman: Sanae Takaichi Emphasizes Taiwan Strait Peace, Will Continue to Speak for Taiwan
Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association visited Taiwan and met with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. Chairman Sumi stated that Sanae Takaichi consistently emphasizes the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and will continue to speak out for Taiwan.
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(Taipei, May 7, Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju) Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association visited Taiwan, and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed gratitude during their meeting for Sumi Shuzo's dedication to promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges since taking office. Sumi Shuzo stated that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi consistently emphasizes the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and will continue to speak out for Taiwan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a press release stating that Lin Chia-lung met with Chairman Sumi Shuzo and his delegation from the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association" on the 6th, and the two sides exchanged views on regional situations and various issues of Taiwan-Japan exchange and cooperation.
Lin Chia-lung expressed gratitude for Sumi Shuzo's dedication to promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges since taking office, and also sincerely thanked the Japanese government for repeatedly emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait in important international forums, and for its consistent stance in supporting Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly.
Lin Chia-lung mentioned that President Lai Ching-te successfully concluded his state visit to allied nation Eswatini recently, and thanked Japan for publicly emphasizing the importance of ensuring flight safety prior to this.
Sumi Shuzo stated in his remarks that he was grateful for Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung's willingness to meet him shortly after returning from Eswatini, and also congratulated President Lai on the successful completion of his visit to Eswatini and safe return to Taiwan. He expressed admiration for Lin Chia-lung's active promotion of diplomatic work and dedication to deepening Taiwan's relations with various countries.
Sumi Shuzo stated that Sanae Takaichi consistently emphasizes the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and will continue to speak out for Taiwan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Sumi Shuzo took office as Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association in June last year and visited Taiwan in December of the same year to attend the Taiwan-Japan Economic and Trade Conference, where he signed the "Taiwan-Japan Digital Trade Agreement" and the "Regional Customs Cooperation Memorandum" with the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association, promoting the development of Taiwan-Japan relations through concrete actions. This visit to Taiwan will include attending the memorial service for engineer Yoichi Hatta in Tainan. (Edited by: Lin Ke-lun) 1150507
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(Taipei, May 7, Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju) Chairman Sumi Shuzo of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association visited Taiwan, and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed gratitude during their meeting for Sumi Shuzo's dedication to promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges since taking office. Sumi Shuzo stated that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi consistently emphasizes the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and will continue to speak out for Taiwan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued a press release stating that Lin Chia-lung met with Chairman Sumi Shuzo and his delegation from the "Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association" on the 6th, and the two sides exchanged views on regional situations and various issues of Taiwan-Japan exchange and cooperation.
Lin Chia-lung expressed gratitude for Sumi Shuzo's dedication to promoting Taiwan-Japan exchanges since taking office, and also sincerely thanked the Japanese government for repeatedly emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait in important international forums, and for its consistent stance in supporting Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly.
Lin Chia-lung mentioned that President Lai Ching-te successfully concluded his state visit to allied nation Eswatini recently, and thanked Japan for publicly emphasizing the importance of ensuring flight safety prior to this.
Sumi Shuzo stated in his remarks that he was grateful for Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung's willingness to meet him shortly after returning from Eswatini, and also congratulated President Lai on the successful completion of his visit to Eswatini and safe return to Taiwan. He expressed admiration for Lin Chia-lung's active promotion of diplomatic work and dedication to deepening Taiwan's relations with various countries.
Sumi Shuzo stated that Sanae Takaichi consistently emphasizes the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and will continue to speak out for Taiwan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Sumi Shuzo took office as Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association in June last year and visited Taiwan in December of the same year to attend the Taiwan-Japan Economic and Trade Conference, where he signed the "Taiwan-Japan Digital Trade Agreement" and the "Regional Customs Cooperation Memorandum" with the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association, promoting the development of Taiwan-Japan relations through concrete actions. This visit to Taiwan will include attending the memorial service for engineer Yoichi Hatta in Tainan. (Edited by: Lin Ke-lun) 1150507
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