Taiwan's Legislative Yuan Vice President Johnny Chiang dines with LDP lawmakers to reaffirm ties
On the 26th, Johnny Chiang, Vice President of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan (equivalent to a national parliament), held a dinner with Haruko Arimura, Chairperson of the General Council of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), and other LDP lawmakers from the party's Youth Division. The meeting was aimed at further deepening the friendly relations between Japan and Taiwan.
During the dinner, Vice President Chiang welcomed the visiting delegation of Japanese lawmakers. Both sides exchanged views on the importance of Japan and Taiwan continuing to cooperate across a wide range of fields, including the economy and culture. In particular, it was emphasized that exchanges between young-generation politicians are vital for the future of bilateral relations.
LDP General Council Chairperson Arimura and the others reaffirmed their stance of valuing the cooperative relationship with Taiwan. Given that Japan and Taiwan are geographically close and have strong economic ties, maintaining a stable relationship remains important for both sides. This meeting served as a valuable opportunity to reaffirm the trust between the two parties.
Moving forward, Japan and Taiwan are expected to continue advancing cooperation on various issues through exchanges between lawmakers. This visit is being noted as a positive step toward strengthening the bonds between the two regions.