112.10.09. (國際處014)
游錫堃：感謝「日華懇」長期積極深化臺日友好關係
YOU Si-kun: Grateful for Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council for its longstanding efforts in deepening cordial relations between Taiwan and Japan.
游院長今(9)日晚間在蔡其昌副院長、林志嘉秘書長、周雅淑顧問及多位跨黨派立法委員陪同下，出席假台北喜來登大飯店舉行之「日華議員懇談會」(以下簡稱「日華懇」)成立50週年酒會暨立法院歡迎晚宴，接待「日華懇」古屋圭司會長率領的「112年中華民國國慶日本國會議員祝賀團」一行。賴清德副總統、日台交流協會代表泉裕泰、山田佑主任、高比良飛鳥主任及臺日關係協會范振國秘書長均應邀出席。
Accompanied by Vice President Tsai Chih-chang, Secretary Lin Jih-jia, Consultant Chou Ya-shu, and cross-party legislators, President YOU attended the reception in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council and welcome dinner banquet in honor of the delegation led by Chirman Keiji Furuya hosted by the Legislative Yuan in the evening of October 9 at the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel. Vice President Lai Ching-te, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chief Representative Izumi Hiroyasu, Director Yu Yamada, Director Takahira Asuka and Taiwan-Japan Relations Association Secretary General Fan Chen-kuo were also present.
訪賓一行在古屋圭司會長率領下，於下午4時抵達本院，並步行至議場前與院長、蔡副院長、謝衣鳯委員、邱臣遠委員、邱泰源委員、陳歐珀委員、林楚茵委員、吳玉琴委員、湯蕙禎委員、林昶佐委員合影。合影結束後，訪賓隨即進入議場由本院同仁導覽參觀，何志偉委員、邱泰源委員、陳歐珀委員及蔡適應委員亦陪同並熱絡交流及合影。不少訪團議員難掩興奮之情，紛紛在議場內拍照留念，同時熱情地向二樓媒體朋友揮手致意，並對議場內部結構採音箱設計之擴音功能表示讚嘆，現場氣氛熱絡愉快。參觀畢，議員與委員們乘車前往喜來登大飯店參加「日華懇」50週年酒會暨立法院歡迎晚宴。
Led by Chairman Keiji Furuya, the delegation arrived in the Legislative Yuan at 4 p.m. and had a group photo in front of the chamber with President YOU Si-kun, Vice President Tsai Chi-chang, Legislators Hsieh Yi-fong, Chiu Cheng-yuan, Chiu Tai-yuan, Chen Ou-po, Lin Chu-yin, Wu Yu-chin, Tang Hui-jane, and Lim, Tshiong-tso. After the group photo, the delegation had a tour of the chamber guided by the staffer. Legislators Ho, Mark Chih-wei, Chiu Tai-yuan, Chen Ou-po and Tsai Shih-ying accompanied and were engaged actively with the delegation and had group photos. Many of the visiting delegation members were excited to visit the chamber and had photos and waved to greet the media friends on the second floor. All of them were impressed by the amplification function with the speaker design in the internal structure. After the tour, delegation members and legislators proceed to Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel to attend the reception and dinner banquet.
「日華懇」50週年酒會於賴清德副總統抵達會場後開始，首先以「台日互贈疫苗與口罩」、「從蘇澳眺望日本最西端之地與那國島」、「日華懇雙十國慶遊行」等極具歷史意義的畫面，象徵台日濃情厚誼、雙邊關係密切友好的現場精彩沙畫表演揭開序幕，獲得滿堂掌聲。緊接著游院長致詞表示，很高興能再次與古屋會長及在場貴賓共聚一堂，竭誠歡迎各位貴賓，並代表台灣國會誠摯地向「日華懇」50週年生日道賀。
院長表示「日華懇」成立已達半世紀，成員近300人，占日本國會議員總數4成，在日本政壇影響力深厚，50年來一直是支持台灣的最重要力量。近年來，在古屋會長領導下，「日華懇」更積極促進台日交流與合作，使雙邊關係更為密切，正如古屋會長所形容的，台日兩國是「心連心、患難見真情」的盟友。
The reception began after Vice President Lai arrived with pictures of historical moments of mutual donation of vaccines and face masks, distant look of Japan’s westernmost point of Yonaguni Island from Suao, and National Day parade, demonstrating the solid relations between Taiwan and Japan followed by wonderful sand painting to show the close and cordial relations. The prelude performance won warm rounds of applause. Then President YOU Si-kun delivered his welcome remarks. He stated that he was delighted to meet with Chairman Furuya and the delegation members. He extended his heartfelt welcome to the delegation. On behalf of Taiwan’s congress, he sincerely congratulated the 50th anniversary of Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council.President You stated that Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council founded for half a century with nearly 300 members, accounting for 40% of the total number of Japanese parliamentarians and has profound influence in Japan’s political community. Over the past 50 years, it has been one of the most important strengths supporting Taiwan. Under the leadership of Chairman Furuya, the Council has actively promoted exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and Japan in recent years to make bilateral relations closer. As Chairman Furuya stated Taiwan and Japan are the alliance of heartfelt friendship.
游院長回憶在去年的今天，陪同古屋會長一行前往他的家鄉宜蘭，遠眺台日兩國最接近之處，相距僅111公里的日本國境最西端「與那國島」，並相約找機會在與那國島會面。古屋會長一諾千金，說到做到，今年7月4日，履行了他們在與那國島一起眺望台灣的承諾，讓他非常感動。與那國島之行，雖然是勘察開闢觀光新路徑的可行性，卻讓許多人深深體會到台日兩國脣齒相依的緊密關係。
President YOU recalled that on the same day of last year, he accompanied the delegation led by Chairman Furuya to his hometown Yilan County to have a distant look at Japan’s westernmost point of Yonaguni Island, which is only 111 away from Taiwan. They made a promise to find an appropriate time to meet in Yonaguni Island. President You was very touched that Chairman Furuya kept and realized his promise on July 4 this year. Although it was a FAM trip to explore the possibility of new route for tourism. This trip also made the public have deep understanding about the interdependent relations between Taiwan and Japan.
游院長接著心有所感地分享他倡議蘇澳鎮和與那國島町觀光直航的一首七言絕句：「蘇鎮東行百里長，那町西望見臺疆。情同手足相關照，共促通航旅業昌」。院長期盼在眾人努力下，早日實現蘇澳和與那國的觀光直航。他指出目前台灣已經有30多個團體向他表達前往與那國島旅遊的意願，而且已有1,000人希望明年5月下旬可以成行。院長盼日本政府從優考量，為台日兩國觀光產業再創新篇章。院長復表示，蘇澳對與那國島觀光直航如能實現，他建議可規劃一條東京-台北-蘇澳，再由蘇澳搭船至與那國島-沖繩，最後搭機返回東京的路線。或是由東京到沖繩及與那國島，再搭船至蘇澳來台旅遊後，搭機返回東京日本。
President then shared his seven-word poem with the guests. “A hundred kilometers eastward from Suao, Taiwan can be seen westward from Yonaguni. Suao and Yonaguni enjoy brotherhood relations. They will promote transport and tourism development together.” He hoped that with the joint efforts of both sides, the direct ferry service will be realized soon. He pointed out that there more than 30 groups expressed the interest to visit Yonaguni Island. One thousand hoped that they could make the trip in late May next year. President You hoped that the Japanese government would have favorable consideration for this proposal to create another milestone for bilateral tourism industry. He pointed out that if the direct ferry service is provided, he suggested that a route from Tokyo to Taipei to Suao and take the ferry from Suao to Yonaguni Island and to take flight to Tokyo. Another route can be from Tokyo to Okinawa and Yonaguni Island to take the ferry to Suao to visit Taiwan to go back to Tokyo by flight.
游院長提及2018下半年，前日本天皇於卸任前特地到日本國境極西之地的與那國島考察，岸信夫任防衛大臣時也曾赴島上視察，他相信日本一億多人口中有不少人也會想造訪日本極西之地。而這條觀光路線就是要讓台日民眾感受到兩國距離之近，確實如同唇齒相依，彼此緊密相連。院長最後再次代表立法院對「日華懇」長期支持臺灣表達誠摯感謝，並祝台日兩國邦誼永固，訪賓身體健康，萬事如意。
古屋會長致詞時表示，台日因為無正式邦交，所以議員友好聯誼會扮演著極為重要的角色。他感謝游院長今天特別舉辦晚宴慶祝「日華懇」成立50週年，也很高興賴清德副總統撥冗蒞臨。他指出台日間必須維持互信，這是雙邊的共識，而三個月後台灣即將舉行總統和立委選舉，政黨間彼此競爭激烈，但今天看到多位台灣跨黨派的委員出席，他相當高興，並特別向他們表達誠摯的謝意。
President YOU mentioned that in the second half year of 2018, before his abdication of his throne, the former Japanese Emperor Akihito paid a special visit to Japan’s westernmost point of Yonaguni Island. When Mr. Kishi Nobuo served as former Minister of Defense, he also visited the island. He believed that among 100 million Japanese population, many of them must want to visit this westernmost place. This route will make two peoples feel how close Taiwan and Japan are. Their relations are indeed as close as the lip and teeth. President You concluded his remarks to show sincere gratitude to the Council for its longstanding support to Taiwan. He wished Taiwan and Japan everlasting relations and all distinguished guests good health and every success. In his remarks, Chairman Furuya stated that since Taiwan and Japan do not have diplomatic ties, therefore, parliamentary friendship group play an extremely important role. He thanked President You for hosting the dinner banquet to the 50th anniversary of Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council. He was delighted that Vice President Lai found time to attend the reception. He pointed out that Taiwan and Japan need to maintain mutual trust. This is the consensus of both sides. In three months, Taiwan is going to have presidential and legislative elections. He knew that political parties had been competitive with each other. Therefore, he was especially pleased to see so many legislators from different parties. He extended a sincere appreciation to them for their presence.
古屋會長續稱，今年7月他與游院長在與那國島遠眺台灣時，即使當日天候欠佳視野不清，但因為深信台日情誼，所以他用心眺望就感覺清楚看到了台灣。他表示前首相安倍晉三曾說：「台灣有事，就是日本有事」，這句話固然沒錯，但日本不希望此事成真，世界各國都應該聯合起來維持台海和平與穩定。日本要向世人展現其支持台灣的決心，所以明天訪團將會參加台灣總統府前的雙十國慶遊行。此次「日華懇」參加的議員近50人，因人數大增，故其印有「台日友好」字樣的橫幅更是去年的兩倍大，足證台日關係已更上層樓。
Chairman Furuya continued to state that when he had a distant look at Taiwan from Yonaguni Island in July this year with President You, even the vision was blurred due to bad weather, he was convinced that because of the strong ties between Taiwan and Japan, he felt that he saw a clear picture of Taiwan with his heart. He stated that former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposed that “A contingency of Taiwan is a contingency of Japan.” This is true, but Japan does not want to see this happen. The entire world needs to cooperate to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Japan wants to show the world its determination to support Taiwan. Accordingly, the delegation will join the National Day parade the next day. There were nearly 50 Council members participating. Since the number greatly increased, so the size of the banner with the words of “Taiwan-Japan Friendship” is twice larger than previous year, fully demonstrating the relations are further enhanced.
古屋會長強調，台日在過去幾十年間見證了「患難見真情」這句話。台中(921)地震時，日本於第一時間提供最先進的救災設備，台灣鳳梨被中國禁止進口後，日本立即大量採購，連他家鄉的連鎖超市都能看到台灣鳳梨；另一方面，他也感謝台灣於新冠疫情期間提供口罩協助日本防疫。他相信未來台日的信賴關係不僅不會改變，更會進一步深化，這也是「日華懇」的責任所在，他並表示明年台灣大選是台灣再次向世界展現民主活力的機會，最後他祝今晚在座貴賓開心盡興。
Chairman Furuya stressed that both Taiwan and Japan had witnessed the saying of “Friends in need are true friends indeed.” Over the past few decades. When Taichung was hit with mega earthquake (September 21 earthquake), Japan provided the most advanced search and rescue equipment immediately. When Taiwan pineapples were banned by China, Japan immediately purchased a large quantity of pineapples, which could be seen in the supermarket chains in his hometown. On the other hand, he thanked Taiwan for providing Japan with face masks during the pandemic. He was convinced that the mutual trust would remain unchanged and will be further enhanced. This is the major responsibility of the Council. He also stated that Taiwan’s elections next year will prove itself to the world its democratic vitality. He concluded his remarks by wishing all distinguished guests enjoy their time in the evening.
賴副總統續應邀上台致詞表示，今(112)年是「日華懇」50週年紀念，他要代表蔡總統及我國人民熱烈歡迎「日華懇」的日本貴賓來到台灣參加雙十國慶；特別近來國際情勢複雜，印太地區的緊張情勢升高，日本貴賓用實際行動表達對台灣的友持，顯得格外有意義。今年古屋會長所率領的「日華懇」祝賀團有三大特點。其一是盛況空前，今年來台參加雙十國慶的日本國會議員將近50人，規模盛大；其二，此次慶賀團由日本跨黨派國會議員組成，充分表達日本朝野對台灣的支持；其三，今年剛好是「日華懇」50週年慶，明天台灣國慶日日本跨黨派的國會議員將與台灣的立法委員一起參加國慶遊行，向世界展現台日的友好關係，成為外交典範，具有重要意義。賴副總統並邀請在場立法委員為「日華懇」展現的誠摯友誼鼓掌以表感謝。
When Vice President Lai as invited to deliver his speech, he stated that this year marks the 50th anniversary of Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council. On behalf of President Tsai and the people of Taiwan, he wanted to express warm welcome to the Japanese delegation to attend the National Day celebrations. In particular, the international situation has become increasingly complicated with the increasing tension in Indo-Pacific region. It was especially significant for Japanese delegation to express their support to Taiwan with concrete actions. He continued to state that there were three characteristics of Japan’s congratulatory delegation this year. First, it marked the largest delegation with nearly 50 parliamentarians. Second, the congratulatory delegation was comprised of cross-party parliamentarians, fully expressing Japan’s strong support of both ruling and opposition parties to Taiwan. Third, this year marked the 50th anniversary of Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council. Japan’s cross-party parliamentarians and Taiwan’s legislators would jointly participate in the National Day parade the next day to demonstrate to the world the friendly ties between Taiwan and Japan to serve as a good example for external relations. Vice President Lai invited legislators to give a warm round of applause for this sincere friendship.
賴副總統並表示，感謝「日華懇」50年來各屆會長的用心，台日雙方雖無正式邦交關係，但在「日華懇」的努力之下，兩國人民已建立起堅定的友誼，例如台日總是在對方遭致地震、颱風等天災時互相表達關心、日本在Covid-19疫情最嚴重時，慷慨捐贈台灣420萬劑疫苗、幫助台灣度過難關，其中也有「日華懇」的國會議員更是與台灣結為親家，使台日關係親如家人。
Vice President Lai thanked the previous chairmen and current chairman of the Council over the past 50 years for their efforts. Although Taiwan and Japan do not have diplomatic ties, the two peoples had established solid friendship with the hard work of the Council. For example, Taiwan and Japan always care for each other whenever there are natural disasters, such as earthquakes and typhoons. When the pandemic was tense, Japan generously donated 4.2 million vaccine doses to Taiwan to help Taiwan face the daunting challenges. He also learned that there are intermarriages between Taiwan and member parliamentarians of the Council. So it is fitting to say that the relations between Taiwan and Japan are like families.
賴副總統並鄭重向與會貴賓介紹游院長，強調游院長是台灣戒嚴時期民進黨創黨時的大會主席，當年不惜冒著遭逮捕、監禁及生命危險，和不少先賢努力衝破黨禁，創建民主政黨、爭取民主，促成全世界最長的戒嚴令終於宣布解除，隨後國會改選及總統直選，才創造台灣今日的民主、進步及經濟繁榮，副總統請在座的來賓給予游院長熱烈的掌聲。
賴副總統接續表示，未來將繼續為台灣的民主和平奮鬥，延續蔡總統的四個堅持：「永遠堅持自由民主的憲政體制」、「堅持中華民國與中華人民共和國互不隸屬」、「堅持主權不容侵犯與併吞」、「堅持中華民國台灣的前途只有2,300萬台灣人民可以決定」，並在這個基礎上提出和平4大支柱行動方案。包括提升國防力量及自我防衛，向國際社會展現台灣守衛國土的決心；「經濟強化、經濟安全」，當全球供應鏈重組時擴大台灣的優勢，讓台灣持續在國際上占有一席之地；與世界民主陣營並肩站在一起、共同發揮力量，以備戰達到避戰，堅守和平；只要符合對等與尊嚴，兩岸可以交流合作，創造兩岸人民福祉及共促印太地區的和平穩定。
Vice President Lai officially introduced President YOU to the distinguished guests by stressing that President YOU was the presiding chairman of the meeting of founding Democratic Progressive Party during the Martial Law era. He risked the possibility to be arrested, imprisoned and killed to break the ban on political parties with many forebears to establish democratic politics and to strive for democracy that led to the abolishment of the world’s longest era of the rule of martial law. Followed by the comprehensive legislative election, direct presidential election, Taiwan can finally enjoy democracy, progress and economic prosperity. Vice President asked the distinguished guests to give President YOU a warm round of applause for his sacrifice and contributions.Vice President Lai continued to state that he will continue to fight for Taiwan’s democracy and peace and to continue President Tsai’s four commitments that we will renew our commitment to a free and democratic constitutional system, that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China should not be subordinate to each other, our commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty, and our commitment that the future of the Republic of China (Taiwan) must be decided in accordance with the will of the 23 million of Taiwanese people. On the basis of this shared foundation, four action plans are proposed, including enhancing national defense and self-defense capabilities to demonstrate to the international community out determination to protect our country. Strengthening economic development and security will enable to Taiwan to be a key player in the international community as the global supply chain is restructured. Taiwan will stand shoulder to shoulder with the global democratic camp to exercise influence to be ready for possible war but at the same time to prevent a war from happening to safeguard peace. Both sides of the Taiwan Strait can promote exchanges and cooperation to promote the wellbeing of the two peoples and to promote peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region with the conditions of equality and respect
賴副總統強調，未來將以和平當燈塔、民主當指南針，即便是印太區域情勢不佳，亦將率領台灣穩健前行，並期待台日關係能在「日華懇」及「台日交流聯誼會」的共同努力下，更進一步深化及全面性的合作。其一，期盼台日觀光交流能儘速回復到疫情前的規模，疫情前台灣每年赴日本旅遊近600萬人次，日本每年來台旅遊近200萬人次，疫情解封後台日觀光交流尚未完全恢復。其二，強化台日經貿及產業合作，台灣是日本第4大貿易國，日本則是台灣第3大貿易國，2022年雙邊貿易總額達882億美元，希望在不久的將來能突破1,000億美元。同時以半導體為例，說明台日產業合作具雙贏利基及互補性，台灣在生產製造上具有優勢，日本則原料、儀器設備和技術上具有優勢，希望未來兩邊加強合作，促成兩國進一步繁榮，造福全世界；其三，台日應加強合作維持印太和平穩定，特別提及烏俄戰爭爆發及昨(8)日哈馬斯對以色列發動攻擊後，印太和平穩定將更受到國際社會的重視。賴副總統最後提到，雖然美國對維持世界和平仍扮演最重要角色，但台灣位處第一島鏈，願意擔起維持印太和平穩定的責任。他也強調其實「日本有事，台灣也有事」，台日要合作共同發揮穩定區域和平的力量。賴副總統最後祝大家今天有個愉快的夜晚。
. Vice President underscored that in the future peace will be the lighthouse and democracy and will the guiding compass. Even the Indo-Pacific regional situation is not promising, he will continue to lead Taiwan to move steadily forward. He hoped that with the joint efforts of Japan-R.O.C. Diet Member’s Consultative Council and Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association, we will further deepen comprehensive cooperation. First, he hoped that the tourism between Taiwan and Japan can return to the scale before the pandemic with nearly six million visits paid by Taiwan’s tourists and two million visits paid by Japan’s tourists every year. After the pandemic, tourism of both Taiwan and Japan has not fully recovered. Second, Taiwan and Japan’s economic and trade and industrial cooperation should be further strengthened. Taiwan marks Japan’s fourth largest trading country, while Japan is Taiwan’s third largest country. In 2022, bilateral trade reached US$88.2 billion. It is hoped that the number will exceed US$100 billion soon. Taking semiconductor as an example, industrial cooperation will have a win-win situation and can be complementary to each other. Taiwan has advantage in manufacturing, while Japan in raw material, equipment and know-how. It is hoped that both sides strengthen cooperation to promote further prosperity to benefit the entire world. Third, Taiwan and Japan should enhance cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. He especially mentioned about after Russian-Ukraine War and the sudden attack launched by Hamas against Israel yesterday (October 8), peace and stability in Indo-Pacific region will attract more attention of the international community. Vice President Lai concluded his remarks by stating that although the US is still the most important player in maintaining global peace, Taiwan is situated in the first island chain and is willing to shoulder the responsibility to maintain peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region. He also stressed that “A contingency of Japan is a contingency of Taiwan.” Taiwan and Japan need to cooperate with each other to protect regional stability and peace. Vice President Lai wished all guests a very pleasant evening.
賴副總統隨後和游院長、蔡副院長、謝衣鳯委員、邱臣遠委員、林秘書長及古屋圭司會長等貴賓一起上台切蛋糕合影，慶祝「日華懇」50週年生日快樂，現場氣氛溫馨，古屋會長特別贈送賴副總統日本漫畫家去年以最高票當選日本參議員的赤松健繪製的賴副總統肖象畫。
Vice President Lie along with Legislative Yuan President You, Vice President Tsai, Legislator Hsieh Yi-fong, Legislator Chiu Chen-yuan, Secretary General Lin Jih-jia, Chairman Furuya and distinguished guests to be on the stage to cut the cake and posed for photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Japan-R.O.C. Diet Members’ Consultative Council. Chairman Furuya presented a gift of a portrait of Vice President Lai. The painting was made by Japan’s member of House of Councillors Ken Akamatsu, which was elected with the highest ballot last year.
游院長隨後致贈古屋會長象徵台日情誼的玉山瓷盤，並再次代表台灣國會竭誠歡迎日本貴賓蒞臨。酒會及晚宴歷約3小時圓滿結束，氣氛友好愉快。
President YOU presented a porcelain plate of Yu Shan or Jade Mountain symbolizing the friendship between Taiwan and Japan to Chairman Keiji Furuya. On behalf of Taiwan’s congress, President You once again welcomed the Japanese delegation to visit Taiwan. The reception and dinner banquet concluded after around three hours with an amicable atmosphere.
