立法院江啟臣副院長於本（8月31）日下午，在國民黨陳永康委員、葛如鈞委員，以及淡江大學國際事務與戰略研究所李大中所長陪同下，接見日本自民黨中谷元眾議員一行4人。
On the afternoon of August 31, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣), accompanied by KMT Legislators Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang and Dr. Ko Ju-Chun, as well as Dr. Li Da-Jung, Director of the Graduate Institute of International Affairs and Strategic Studies, Tamkang University, received a four-member delegation led by Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) House of Representatives member Nakatani Gen.
江副院長首先向中谷眾議員一行表達誠摯歡迎，表示上週雙方才於日本東京舉行的「亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會」（APPU）歡迎晚宴中會面，今日再次於台灣相聚，備感親切。江副院長指出，中谷眾議員從政資歷深厚且歷任要職，長年關注國防、安全及區域戰略議題，在去（2025）年擔任防衛大臣期間，更多次重申台海和平穩定對國際社會安全與繁榮的重要性，持續以具體行動支持台灣，充分展現台日之間的深厚情誼。
Vice President Chiang first extended a warm welcome to Representative Nakatani and his delegation. He noted that the two sides had met just the previous week at the welcome dinner for the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union (APPU) meetings in Tokyo, and said it was a pleasure to meet again in Taiwan so soon. Vice President Chiang noted that Representative Nakatani has extensive political experience and has held a number of senior positions, with a longstanding focus on defense, security, and regional strategy. During his tenure as Minister of Defense in 2025, Nakatani repeatedly underscored the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait to the security and prosperity of the international community. His continued, concrete support for Taiwan, Vice President Chiang said, fully demonstrates the deep friendship between Taiwan and Japan.
江副院長進一步指出，當前國際地緣政治快速變動，印太區域安全情勢日益複雜，台灣與日本在地理位置、安全環境及民主價值上均具有密切關聯，區域和平、安全與穩定更有賴雙方深化交流與合作。中谷眾議員長期投入國防及安全事務，具有豐富政策經驗，也盼藉由此次會面向中谷眾議員請益，為台日未來相關合作創造更多可能。
Vice President Chiang further noted that, amid rapid geopolitical changes and an increasingly complex security environment in the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan and Japan are closely connected by geography, shared security concerns, and democratic values. Maintaining regional peace, security, and stability therefore requires deeper exchanges and cooperation between the two sides. Given Representative Nakatani’s longstanding involvement in defense and security affairs and his wealth of policy experience, Vice President Chiang said he hoped to draw on his insights during the meeting and explore further possibilities for Taiwan-Japan cooperation.
談及台日友好關係，江副院長表示，人與人的往來始終是推動台日關係最重要的基礎。2025年台灣赴日旅客達676萬人次，台日雙邊互訪合計突破824萬人次，充分展現雙方民間交流之密切。在國會交流方面，江副院長表示，自擔任副院長以來已三度訪問日本；第11屆立法院迄今已接待55個日本訪團、合計1,371人次，其中包括20個日本國會議員訪團，顯示台日國會互動十分頻繁，歡迎日本各界好朋友常來台灣訪問交流，促成更多元的合作。
Turning to Taiwan-Japan relations, Vice President Chiang said that people-to-people exchanges have always formed the most significant foundation of bilateral ties. In 2025, Taiwanese visits to Japan reached 6.76 million, while the total two-way visits exceeded 8.24 million, demonstrating the close ties between the peoples of Taiwan and Japan. Regarding parliamentary exchanges, Vice President Chiang noted that he has visited Japan three times since assuming office. To date, the 11th Legislative Yuan has received 55 Japanese delegations, with delegation members making a combined 1,371 visits, including 20 delegations of National Diet members. These figures, he said, demonstrate the frequent parliamentary exchanges between Taiwan and Japan. He welcomed friends from all sectors of Japanese society to visit Taiwan more often and help foster an even broader range of cooperation.
中谷元眾議員感謝江副院長及在座委員、學者撥冗接待。他表示，面對印太地區安全情勢日益複雜，日本高度關注區域和平穩定，亦持續檢討安全保障政策，包括優化自衛隊人員待遇、推動無人機等新興科技運用，以及提升整體防衛量能等。他並強調美日同盟及區域夥伴合作的重要性，認為第一島鏈的和平穩定攸關整體安全，各方均應提升安全意識，並就資訊共享方面持續深化溝通與合作。
Representative Nakatani thanked Vice President Chiang, the legislators, and the scholar present for taking the time to receive the delegation. He said that as the security environment in the Indo-Pacific becomes increasingly complex, Japan is paying close attention to regional peace and stability and continues to review its security policies. These efforts include improving the treatment of Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, promoting the use of emerging technologies such as drones, and strengthening overall defense capabilities. He also emphasized the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance and cooperation with regional partners, noting that peace and stability along the First Island Chain are critical to overall security. All parties, he said, should heighten security awareness and continue to deepen communication and cooperation in information sharing.
中谷眾議員亦提及本月初來台參加「凱達格蘭論壇：2026印太安全對話」時，他曾公開倡議面對國際社會日益複雜的安全挑戰，維護民主、自由及以國際法為基礎的國際秩序至關重要，並表示日本將持續強化安全保障政策及資訊能力，為維持區域和平穩定全力以赴；台灣與日本在不同領域各具優勢，期盼未來持續深化交流、相互學習。
Representative Nakatani also referred to remarks he made earlier this month while attending the Ketagalan Forum: 2026 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue in Taiwan. He noted that, in the face of increasingly complex security challenges confronting the international community, it is essential to safeguard democracy, freedom, and an international order underpinned by international law. He added that Japan would continue to strengthen its security policies and intelligence capabilities and make every effort to maintain regional peace and stability. Taiwan and Japan each possess strengths in different fields, he said, expressing hope that the two sides would continue to deepen exchanges and learn from one another.
雙邊交流時，陳永康委員提及台日間可進一步強化戰略教育及情報資訊交流，期透過強化既有溝通管道，即時掌握並分享區域動態，有助降低誤判與風險；透過更即時且充分的資訊交流，可進一步強化彼此對區域情勢的掌握與合作。
During the exchange, Legislator Chen suggested that Taiwan and Japan could further strengthen exchanges in strategic education and intelligence. He expressed hope that by reinforcing existing channels of communication, the two sides could more promptly obtain and share information on regional developments, thereby helping to reduce the risks of miscalculation. More timely and comprehensive information exchanges, he added, would further enhance both sides’ understanding of the regional situation and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
葛如鈞委員表示，台日應深化資訊科技（IT）、人工智慧（AI）及資訊安全等領域合作，日本在機器人馬達、多模型協作及小型核電等能源科技領域具有優勢，台灣強項則在資安、無人機及AI元件等領域，盼雙方建立更緊密的科技與安全夥伴關係，結合彼此優勢，共同提升國家及區域安全。
Legislator Ko said Taiwan and Japan should deepen cooperation in information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity. Japan has strengths in areas such as robotic motors, multi-model collaboration, and energy technologies including small-scale nuclear power, while Taiwan has advantages in cybersecurity, drones, and AI components. He expressed hope that the two sides could build a closer technology and security partnership and combine their respective strengths, jointly enhancing national and regional security.
雙方另就台海和平穩定、區域安全、國防政策及科技合作等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會談歷時約45分鐘，氣氛友好熱絡，最後在互贈紀念品及合影後圓滿結束。（2026/08/31）
The two sides also exchanged views on a broad range of issues, including peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, regional security, defense policy, and technology cooperation. The meeting lasted approximately 45 minutes and was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere. It concluded successfully with an exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photograph. (2026/08/31)
