Taiwanese government donates approximately 25 million yen to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan announced on the 31st that it will donate 5 million New Taiwan dollars (approximately 25 million Japanese yen) to support the areas affected by the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.
This assistance is intended to help the people in the regions that suffered significant damage from the earthquake. The Taiwanese government has expressed its heartfelt sympathies, hoping that those affected can return to their daily lives as soon as possible.
In addition to this donation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a dedicated account to collect donations from the general public. Many people in Taiwan value the friendly relationship with Japan and are wishing for the recovery of the affected areas.
Taiwan and Japan have a history of helping each other during times of disaster. This offer of prompt assistance serves as a renewed testament to the strong bond between the two regions.