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 official 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 sympathies to those affected by the disaster. He also stated that he is deeply concerned about the situation on the ground and offered his wishes for the earliest possible recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas.
Furthermore, President Lai emphasized that Taiwan stands ready to provide any necessary assistance. By stating, "We are prepared to cooperate at any time," he demonstrated a willingness to provide swift support if needed, based on the friendly relationship between Japan and Taiwan.
Taiwan and Japan have a history of helping each other whenever major disasters have occurred. This message serves as a renewed demonstration of how much Taiwan values Japan as an important partner.
Currently, efforts to confirm the extent of the damage and rescue operations are ongoing in Kumamoto Prefecture. The warm offer of support from Taiwan has been met with voices of gratitude within Japan.