Taiwan President Lai Ching-te issues message of sympathy following earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture
On the 28th, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te issued a message of sympathy via his X (formerly Twitter) account following an earthquake that registered a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Kumamoto Prefecture.
President Lai posted the message in Japanese, expressing his heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the disaster. He noted that he is concerned about the situation on the ground and expressed his hope that those who have suffered damage will be able to return to their daily lives as soon as possible.
Furthermore, President Lai stated that Taiwan is "prepared to cooperate at any time." He emphasized the history of mutual disaster assistance between Taiwan and Japan, demonstrating a readiness to respond immediately should any necessary support be required.
This message has once again highlighted the friendly relationship between Japan and Taiwan. In the affected areas, including Kumamoto Prefecture, vigilance against aftershocks continues, while government officials and experts are currently working to assess the damage and proceed with recovery efforts.