Japanese Prime Minister Vows Rapid Assistance to Taiwan Following Earthquake
TOKYO, Japan—In response to a powerful earthquake striking Taiwan on April 3, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a meeting at his official residence, showed Japan’s support for Taiwan.
Recognizing the significant damage caused by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake, Mr. Kishida stated, “The Japanese government is actively gathering relevant information and is committed to taking all possible preventive measures.” He expressed Japan’s condolences to Taiwan and confirmed Japan’s readiness to provide immediate assistance upon request.
Reflecting on the strong bond of friendship and assistance between the two countries, Mr. Kishida recalled, “We deeply appreciate the invaluable support given by our dear friends in Taiwan during the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. We are prepared to offer the necessary assistance whenever needed.”
Additionally, Mr. Kishida emphasized the issuance of a tsunami warning for areas, including Okinawa’s main island, urging residents to seek safety promptly.
In a similar spirit of readiness and response, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, during a morning press briefing, outlined the government’s swift reaction to the earthquake.
“Immediately after the earthquake, a liaison office was set up within the Prime Minister’s Office Crisis Management Center, dedicating our best efforts to address the situation,” explained Mr. Matsuno.
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He stressed the government’s focus on preserving human lives, promising to continue gathering information and assessing the damage. Mr. Matsuno also confirmed that there have been no reports of injuries among Japanese citizens in Taiwan so far.
