President Han Attends 2024 Reception for Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
Presiden Daniel K. Y. Han: The Legislative Yuan's “Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association” Shoulders Responsibility and Will Continue to Deepen the Friendly Relations between Taiwan and Japan.
President Daniel Han of the Legislative Yuan attended the “2024 Reception for Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan,” held by the “Taipei Office of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association” (hereinafter referred to as the “Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association”) at 6:20 PM on February 26. Distinguished guests in attendance included President Tsai Ing-Wen, Vice President Lai Ching-Te, Secretary-General of the National Security Council Wellington Koo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu, Chairman Su Jia-Chyuan of the “Taiwan-Japan Relations Association,” former President of the Legislative Yuan Wang Jin-Pyng, and envoys and representatives of diplomatic missions from various countries stationed in Taiwan, with over five hundred attendees joining the grand event.
Following the speeches by Ambassador Kazuyuki Katayama of the “Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association,” President Tsai, and Vice President Lai, President Han of the Legislative Yuan was also invited to address. President Han first expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Katayama for extending his invitation during a recent visit to the Legislative Yuan and felt honored to attend the birthday celebration of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan for the first time in his capacity as the President of the Legislative Yuan. He conveyed sincere congratulations and wished Japan and its citizens safety, prosperity, and happiness.
President Han noted that the favorability rating of Japanese citizens towards Taiwan stands at 77%, while Taiwanese people's favorability towards Japan reaches 76%. These figures clearly show the overwhelming public support for the bilateral friendship between Taiwan and Japan, which indicate significant responsibility for Amb. Katayama and the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association of the Legislative Yuan to further deepening Taiwan-Japan ties. President Han emphasized that both the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association and the Japan-China Parliamentary Friendship Association in the Japanese Diet are formed across party lines. They will continue to collaborate to promote Taiwan-Japan parliamentary exchanges and deepen friendship.
President Han added that Japan has been offering tremendous help to Taiwan over the past decades. He recalled that 25 years ago, during his tenure as a legislator, the relevant executive branches had raised concerns about the unequal treatment of our country's police and fire service personnel. He was informed that only Thailand and Taiwan had firefighters managed by police officers, leading to many unreasonable demands from the police commissioners to firefighters. During a study visit to Tokyo and Hokkaido, he came to realize that the public security standards in Taiwan were far behind those in Japan. Upon returning, he immediately urged the Executive Yuan to establish an independent fire agency to strengthen public safety and protect the rights and interests of the people. President Han hopes that Taiwan and Japan will further cooperate in various areas in the future and looks forward to continued support from Japan, while Taiwan would reciprocate with sincerity. Finally, President Han extended congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor and all Japanese friends. He wished all attendees peace and happiness, and the event a great success.
Ambassador Katayama then invited President Han, Foreign Minister Wu, Chairman Su, representatives of Japanese businesses in Taiwan to join him and his spouse in toasting to congratulate to Japan. The cocktail party then commenced, with President Han and his fellow legislators, and other distinguished guests engaging in warm interactions and taking photos. The reception concluded in a festive vibe after approximately two hours.
President Daniel Han of the Legislative Yuan attended the “2024 Reception for Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan,” held by the “Taipei Office of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association” (hereinafter referred to as the “Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association”) at 6:20 PM on February 26. Distinguished guests in attendance included President Tsai Ing-Wen, Vice President Lai Ching-Te, Secretary-General of the National Security Council Wellington Koo, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu, Chairman Su Jia-Chyuan of the “Taiwan-Japan Relations Association,” former President of the Legislative Yuan Wang Jin-Pyng, and envoys and representatives of diplomatic missions from various countries stationed in Taiwan, with over five hundred attendees joining the grand event.
Following the speeches by Ambassador Kazuyuki Katayama of the “Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association,” President Tsai, and Vice President Lai, President Han of the Legislative Yuan was also invited to address. President Han first expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Katayama for extending his invitation during a recent visit to the Legislative Yuan and felt honored to attend the birthday celebration of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan for the first time in his capacity as the President of the Legislative Yuan. He conveyed sincere congratulations and wished Japan and its citizens safety, prosperity, and happiness.
President Han noted that the favorability rating of Japanese citizens towards Taiwan stands at 77%, while Taiwanese people's favorability towards Japan reaches 76%. These figures clearly show the overwhelming public support for the bilateral friendship between Taiwan and Japan, which indicate significant responsibility for Amb. Katayama and the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association of the Legislative Yuan to further deepening Taiwan-Japan ties. President Han emphasized that both the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association and the Japan-China Parliamentary Friendship Association in the Japanese Diet are formed across party lines. They will continue to collaborate to promote Taiwan-Japan parliamentary exchanges and deepen friendship.
President Han added that Japan has been offering tremendous help to Taiwan over the past decades. He recalled that 25 years ago, during his tenure as a legislator, the relevant executive branches had raised concerns about the unequal treatment of our country's police and fire service personnel. He was informed that only Thailand and Taiwan had firefighters managed by police officers, leading to many unreasonable demands from the police commissioners to firefighters. During a study visit to Tokyo and Hokkaido, he came to realize that the public security standards in Taiwan were far behind those in Japan. Upon returning, he immediately urged the Executive Yuan to establish an independent fire agency to strengthen public safety and protect the rights and interests of the people. President Han hopes that Taiwan and Japan will further cooperate in various areas in the future and looks forward to continued support from Japan, while Taiwan would reciprocate with sincerity. Finally, President Han extended congratulations to His Majesty the Emperor and all Japanese friends. He wished all attendees peace and happiness, and the event a great success.
Ambassador Katayama then invited President Han, Foreign Minister Wu, Chairman Su, representatives of Japanese businesses in Taiwan to join him and his spouse in toasting to congratulate to Japan. The cocktail party then commenced, with President Han and his fellow legislators, and other distinguished guests engaging in warm interactions and taking photos. The reception concluded in a festive vibe after approximately two hours.