Taiwanese government donates approximately 25 million yen to support 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 that occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture.
This aid will be used to assist in the recovery of regions that suffered significant damage from the earthquake and to support the lives of those affected. The Taiwanese government places great importance on its friendly relationship with Japan and expressed its wishes for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas.
In addition to this donation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a dedicated account to accept donations from the general public. This account is scheduled to remain open until August, with the aim of gathering support from many Taiwanese citizens.
Taiwan and Japan have a history of helping each other during past disasters. This decision for prompt assistance once again demonstrates the strong bond between the two regions.
Recovery efforts are currently ongoing in the affected areas, and such warm support from both within Japan and abroad is expected to be a major source of strength for local reconstruction.