立法院韓國瑜院長於本（9月17）日下午，在「台日交流聯誼會」副會長洪孟楷委員、民進黨沈伯洋委員、民眾黨陳昭姿委員、國際事務處林晨富處長，以及外交部「臺灣日本關係協會」林郁慧副秘書長及「日本台灣交流協會」台北事務所片山和之大使等人陪同下，接見「日本台灣交流協會」新任會長隅修三（SUMI Shuzo）一行3人。
On the afternoon of September 17, President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) of the Legislative Yuan received a three-member delegation from the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, led by its newly appointed Chairman, Mr. Sumi Shuzo. The meeting was attended by Vice President of the Japan-Taiwan Friendship Association KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai, DPP Legislator Dr. Puma Shen, TPP Legislator Chen Gau-Tzu, Director Kevin C.F. Lin of the Department of International Affairs, Deputy Secretary-General Lin Yu-Hui of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Taiwan-Japan Relations Association, and Ambassador Katayama Kazuyuki of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office.
韓院長首先對隅修三會長專程來訪表達誠摯歡迎，並指出此次由三黨黨團推派委員共同接待，充分展現立法院跨黨派對深化台日友好關係的高度重視。韓院長續稱，隅修三會長不僅有著企業家的風範，儀表堂堂彷若明星的風采，更令人印象深刻。韓院長向隅會長介紹立法院現有113位委員，本（第11）屆已有多達85位跨黨派委員加入「台日交流聯誼會」，為立法院所有聯誼會中規模最大，凸顯台灣對日關係的高度重視。
President Han first extended his sincere welcome to Chairman Sumi for his special visit, highlighting that the reception, attended by legislators from all three party caucuses, fully demonstrates the Legislative Yuan’s strong cross-party commitment to deepening Taiwan-Japan relations. President Han further remarked that Chairman Sumi not only embodies the qualities of a distinguished entrepreneur but also carries an impressive, star-like presence that leaves a lasting impression. President Han briefed Chairman Sumi on the Legislative Yuan’s current (11th) membership of 113 legislators, noting that as many as 85 cross-party members have joined the Taiwan-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Association. As the largest friendship association within the Legislative Yuan, it underscores Taiwan’s strong emphasis on its relationship with Japan.
韓院長繼謂，根據日本政府觀光局（JNTO）統計，過去一年台灣赴日觀光人次已超過604萬，約佔台灣2,300萬人口近三成，顯示雙邊交流熱絡。院長指出，如此龐大的民間交流數量與質量，值得兩國政界、學界與企業界共同重視與持續推動。韓院長最後特別感謝大橋光夫前會長自2011年起擔任「日本台灣交流協會」會長以來，14年間致力推動台日雙邊交流與合作，貢獻卓著，為台日關係奠定堅實基礎。他並期盼新任隅修三會長未來持續發揮影響力，支持台日深化交流與雙邊友好關係，共同再創台日關係新高峰。
President Han further noted that, according to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), over the past year more than 6.04 million Taiwanese traveled to Japan—nearly 30 percent of Taiwan’s 23 million population—demonstrating the vibrancy of bilateral exchanges. He also emphasized that the scale and quality of such extensive people-to-people exchanges merit the continued attention and concerted efforts of both countries’ political, academic, and business communities. President Han concluded by expressing special gratitude to former Chairman Ohashi Mitsuo, who, since assuming the chairmanship of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association in 2011, has devoted 14 years to advancing bilateral exchanges and cooperation, making outstanding contributions and laying a solid foundation for Taiwan-Japan relations. He also expressed the hope that the newly appointed Chairman Sumi will continue to exercise his influence in supporting the deepening of Taiwan-Japan exchanges and bilateral friendship, jointly ushering Taiwan-Japan relations to new heights.
隅修三會長感謝韓院長及跨黨派委員在百忙之中熱情接待，並表示自己接任大橋前會長的職務，深感責任重大。他進一步指出，當前國際情勢日益複雜，不僅烏克蘭及中東等地區武力衝突升溫，全球貿易亦面臨嚴峻挑戰。在此背景下，他認為台灣與日本在價值觀上高度契合，更應深化合作，共同捍衛自由、民主及法治等普世價值，並以此為基礎持續推動區域穩定與經濟繁榮。
Chairman Sumi expressed his gratitude to President Han and the cross-party legislators for their warm reception amidst their busy schedules, and stated that, upon succeeding former Chairman Ohashi, he has felt the weight of his responsibilities acutely. He further noted that the current international landscape is increasingly complex, with escalating armed conflicts in regions such as Ukraine and the Middle East, while global trade faces severe challenges. Against this backdrop, he emphasized that Taiwan and Japan share closely aligned values and should therefore deepen their cooperation, jointly defending universal values such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, while leveraging this foundation to promote regional stability and economic prosperity.
隅修三會長強調，「和」的精神是台日深厚互信關係的堅實基礎。台日兩國同樣面臨地震、颱風等天災威脅，2011年東日本大地震發生時，台灣第一時間即伸出援手，溫暖的支持至今仍深刻烙印在日本人民心中。他進一步指出，當前台日均正面臨少子化與高齡化所帶來的勞動力減少與社會保險制度壓力增加等多重問題，加之全球暖化、碳中和與能源供應等重要議題仍需跨國研商因應之道，因此台日未來應續攜手合作，尋求務實且永續的解決方案，在各項挑戰中不斷深化夥伴關係，持續推動雙邊合作向前邁進。
Chairman Sumi emphasized that the spirit of “wa” (harmony) forms the solid foundation of the deep mutual trust between Taiwan and Japan. He added that Taiwan and Japan both face threats from natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, and that when the Great East Japan Earthquake struck in 2011, Taiwan was among the first to offer assistance. An act of warm support, he mentioned, that remains deeply etched in the hearts of the Japanese people to this day. He further observed that both Taiwan and Japan are currently facing multiple challenges, including a shrinking labor force and increasing pressures on social insurance systems due to low birth rates and population aging. In addition, Chairman Sumi added that critical issues such as global warming, carbon neutrality, and energy supply require cross-national deliberation and coordination. Accordingly, he stressed that Taiwan and Japan should continue to work hand in hand to seek pragmatic and sustainable solutions, steadily deepening their partnership and advancing bilateral cooperation amid these challenges.
隅修三會長最後提及，推動台日關係的深化，有賴兩國人民的共同支持，他並特別提到，民調顯示高達76%的台灣人民喜歡日本，令他深感欣慰。雖然目前日本赴台人數尚未回復至疫情前的高峰，但他慨允在其會長任內，將持續努力推動，讓台日交流更加熱絡，並在既有的深厚友誼基礎上開創新的合作契機。
Chairman Sumi concluded by emphasizing that the deepening of Taiwan-Japan relations relies on the shared support of the peoples of both countries. He specifically noted, with great satisfaction, that surveys indicate as many as 76 percent of Taiwanese hold a favorable view of Japan. Although the number of Japanese visitors to Taiwan has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, he pledged that during his tenure as Chairman, he will continue to actively promote exchanges, further invigorating Taiwan-Japan interactions, and creating new opportunities for cooperation upon the foundation of their already strong friendship.
在雙邊交流時，洪孟楷委員表示，身為國民黨青年代表，他注及當前世界正面臨之兩大挑戰，其一是國際政治衝突，其二是國際貿易問題。大國間的角力已使國際關係出現劇烈變化，在這樣的嚴峻局勢下，台灣與日本更應加強合作，避免雙方在變局中成為不必要的犧牲者。其次，洪委員強調加入 CPTPP 是台灣2,300萬人民的共同期待，深切期盼隅修三會長能發揮影響力，協助我國達成此一重要目標，使台灣成為「Team Asia」的一員，與日本作為盟友，共創經濟繁榮。洪委員最後提及，我國甫於今年九月新成立「運動部」，他深信台日間的體育交流也是未來雙方值得開拓的合作方向。
During the bilateral exchange, Legislator Hung remarked that, as a representative of the Kuomintang’s youth, he is particularly mindful of two major challenges currently facing the world: first, international political conflicts; second, issues affecting global trade. He highlighted that the power struggles among major nations have caused profound shifts in international relations. In light of this challenging landscape, he mentioned, Taiwan and Japan should strengthen their cooperation to avoid becoming unnecessary casualties amid these changing circumstances. Secondly, Legislator Hung emphasized that joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a shared aspiration of Taiwan’s 23 million people. He expressed a sincere hope that Chairman Sumi will leverage his influence to assist Taiwan in achieving this important goal, enabling the nation to become a member of Team Asia and, alongside Japan as an ally, jointly foster economic prosperity. Finally, Legislator Hung noted that Taiwan recently established its Ministry of Sports in September of this year. He expressed his strong belief that sports exchanges between Taiwan and Japan represent a promising avenue for future bilateral cooperation.
沈伯洋委員指出，執政的民進黨今年已正式成立青年局，並開始積極推動與日本政黨之間的交流，但他認為除了兩國政黨間的互動之外，政府與民間的交流亦同等重要。他並分享自身經驗，表示其專長為國家安全，且在擔任立委之前，曾以學者身分受邀赴日參加「富士山會議」。該會議作為政府與企業界溝通的重要平台，具有高度影響力。目前，台、美、日雖已透過「全球合作暨訓練架構」（GCTF）共同討論多項區域安全議題，但他鼓勵台日雙方未來攜手推動由政府、國會、企業及民間多方共同參與的會議，形成跨領域合作平台，攜手合作守護國家安全及區域穩定。
Legislator Shen noted that the ruling Democratic Progressive Party formally established the DPP Youth group earlier this year and has begun actively promoting exchanges with Japanese political parties. He emphasized, however, that in addition to interactions between political parties, exchanges between the governments and civil society are equally important. He also shared his personal experience, noting that his area of expertise is national security and that, prior to serving as a legislator, he was invited as a scholar to participate in the “Mount Fuji Conference” in Japan. He noted that the conference serves as a key platform for dialogue between the government and business sectors, carrying significant influence. At present, although Taiwan, the United States, and Japan have already engaged in discussions on various regional security issues through the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF), he encouraged Taiwan and Japan to jointly promote future conferences involving government, parliament, business, and civil society. Such initiatives would establish a cross-sectoral platform for collaboration, working together to safeguard national security and regional stability.
陳昭姿委員分享其雙親皆曾受日式養成教育，與日本有深厚之文化與情感連結，她非常感謝日本近年來在國際社會持續為台灣發聲。她呼應隅修三會長所提到的天災議題，表示台日關係與其他國家的互動有所不同，更像是家人般的真誠關懷。她提到當前台灣正面對能源轉型議題，促使許多國人重新反思當前能源政策，台灣與日本同樣面對核能問題帶來的挑戰，因此日本經驗相當值得台灣借鏡，她期盼台日應交流彼此經驗，攜手探索能源與永續發展的最佳解方。
Legislator Chen shared that both of her parents were educated under the Japanese system, giving her a deep cultural and emotional connection with Japan. She expressed her heartfelt appreciation for Japan’s continued advocacy on behalf of Taiwan in the international arena in recent years. She also echoed Chairman Sumi’s remarks on natural disaster issues, noting that Taiwan-Japan relations differ from interactions with other countries, reflecting a level of genuine care akin to that of family. She noted that Taiwan is currently confronting the issue of energy transition, prompting many citizens to reconsider existing energy policies. Given that both Taiwan and Japan face challenges related to nuclear energy, she highlighted that Japan’s experience offers valuable lessons for Taiwan. She expressed the hope that Taiwan and Japan will share insights and work together to explore optimal solutions for energy and sustainable development.
雙方隨後就AI人工智慧應用、能源安全、經貿合作等議題進行廣泛的意見交流。此次會晤歷約一小時，氣氛友好熱絡，在雙方互贈紀念品與合影後圓滿落幕。
The two sides subsequently engaged in extensive exchanges of views on topics including the application of artificial intelligence, energy security, and economic and trade cooperation. The meeting, which lasted approximately one hour, was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere, and concluded successfully following the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photograph.
