立法院韓國瑜院長一行會晤自民黨最高顧問麻生太郎前首相 韓國瑜：感謝自民黨熱情接待 盼續深化臺日國會交流 Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han meets with former Prime Minister Taro Aso, senior advisor of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party; President Han: We are grateful for the LDP’s warm hospitality and we hope to further deepen Taiwan–Japan parliamentary exchanges.
立法院韓國瑜院長一行於9月25日下午前往日本自民黨總部，會晤自民黨最高顧問麻生太郎前首相及自民黨青年局中曾根康隆局長一行，出席貴賓包括「臺日交流聯誼會」副會長洪孟楷委員與黃珊珊委員，以及國民黨許宇甄委員、王鴻薇委員、翁曉玲委員、林倩綺委員；民進黨何欣純委員、王美惠委員及郭昱晴委員，自民黨青年局長代理眾議員平沼正二郎及自民黨青年局國際副部長福田薰眾議員等人亦陪同接見。
On the afternoon of September 25, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) led a delegation to the headquarters of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to meet with former Prime Minister Taro Aso, senior advisor to the LDP, as well as LDP Youth Division Director Nakasone Yasutaka. President Han was accompanied by KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai and TPP Legislator Huang Shan-Shan, Vice Presidents of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, along with KMT Legislators Hsu Yu-Chen, Wang Hung-Wei, Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling, and Dr. Lin Chien-Chi; DPP Legislators Ho Hsin-Chun, Wang Mei-Hui, and Kuo Yu-Ching. From the LDP, Representative Hiranuma Shojiro, Acting Director of the Youth Division, and Representative Fukuda Kaoru, Deputy Director for International Affairs of the Youth Division, were also present.
自民黨最高顧問麻生太郎前首相首先誠摯歡迎臺灣國會代表團到訪日本。他並特別提及，獲悉花蓮光復鄉馬太鞍溪因堰塞湖溢流災情，造成嚴重死傷，特別向臺灣人民表達最真誠的慰問與關懷。
Former Prime Minister Aso, senior advisor of the LDP, extended a warm welcome to the Taiwanese parliamentary delegation and offered heartfelt condolences to the people of Taiwan regarding the tragic loss of life caused by the overflow of the barrier lake on the Matai’an River in Guangfu Township, Hualien.
麻生前首相憶及，過去曾多次造訪臺灣，最後一次是2023年以自民黨副總裁身分訪臺，對臺灣始終懷有深厚情感。他表示，立法院長肩負重責大任，對於韓國瑜院長深感敬佩。韓院長無論過去擔任地方首長，或現任立法院長，多次訪日並積極推動雙邊交流，在臺日友好關係中扮演舉足輕重的角色。麻生強調，臺灣與日本共享普世價值，是日本最堅定的盟友與珍貴的夥伴。
Mr. Aso noted that he has visited Taiwan many times over the years, most recently in 2023 as LDP’s Vice President, and that he continues to hold deep affection for Taiwan. Mr. Aso expressed great respect for President Han, acknowledging his heavy responsibilities as head of the Legislative Yuan. Mr. Aso emphasized that President Han has played an indispensable role in promoting bilateral exchanges between Taiwan and Japan—both during President Han’s tenure as a local government official and now as President of the Legislative Yuan. Mr. Aso stressed that Taiwan and Japan share universal values, making Taiwan one of Japan’s most steadfast allies and cherished partners.
麻生前首相繼指出，臺灣赴日旅客人數去年達到604萬人，突破疫情前的498萬人次，位居全球第三；若以人口比例計，更超越中、韓，充分顯示臺灣人民對日本的喜愛。在經濟層面，臺日半導體合作帶來龐大成效，雙方在全球供應鏈韌性與人才培育均取得豐碩成果；地方城市交流亦日益緊密，雙邊互信不斷提升。麻生強調，臺灣人最喜歡的國家是日本，正是兩國情誼最好的印證。
Mr. Aso continued by highlighting that 6.04 million Taiwanese travelers visited Japan last year, surpassing the pre-pandemic figure of 4.98 million and ranking third globally. He said that on a per-capita basis, Taiwanese visitors exceeded those from China and South Korea, demonstrating Taiwanese people’s strong affection for Japan. As for economic collaboration, Mr. Aso noted that Taiwan–Japan cooperation in semiconductors has yielded tremendous results, with both sides achieving significant success in global supply chain resilience and talent development. He added that exchanges among local governments have also grown closer, further enhancing mutual trust. Mr. Aso remarked that “Japan is the country most loved by the people of Taiwan,” which is the strongest testament to the deep friendship between the two sides.
在國際局勢方面，麻生前首相重申，臺海和平穩定對日本乃至整個東亞地區至關重要，日本將盡全力維護臺海穩定，並堅決反對任何片面改變現狀的行為。他並提及，得知韓院長所率訪團將赴大阪參觀世界博覽會，特別肯定臺灣館展示最先進設備與科技，備受好評，深受遊客喜愛，常需排隊超過一小時方能入場，展現臺灣在科技與創意上的實力與吸引力。
Regarding regional security, Mr. Aso reiterated that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are vital to Japan and the entire East Asian region. He said that Japan will spare no effort in helping maintain stability across the Taiwan Strait and firmly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo. Mr. Aso also mentioned that he was informed of President Han’s upcoming visit to the Osaka World Expo, and expressed particular praise for the Taiwan Pavilion, which features cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment. He noted that the Taiwan Pavilion has been widely acclaimed and is highly popular among visitors, often requiring more than an hour of queuing to enter—an impressive testament to Taiwan’s strength and appeal in technology and creativity.
韓國瑜院長接續致詞表示，感謝麻生前首相及三位眾議員撥冗熱情接待，立法院三大黨團此次均遴派優秀委員參團進行國會外交，展現立法院在對外關係上的團結一致。目前立法院113席已有84位立委加入「臺日交流聯誼會」，成為立法院規模最大的跨黨派國會聯誼平台。韓院長並向在場貴賓介紹，臺灣甫於今年9月成立「運動部」，盼未來臺日在既有基礎上，進一步擴大體育領域之交流，使雙邊關係更趨緊密。
In his remarks, President Han expressed his gratitude to former Prime Minister Aso and the attending Diet members for their warm hospitality. He noted that all three major caucuses of the Legislative Yuan participated in the delegation, demonstrating unity in Taiwan’s parliamentary diplomacy. President Han further highlighted that 84 of the Legislative Yuan’s 113 members have joined the Taiwan–Japan Friendship Association, making it the largest cross-party parliamentary platform in Taiwan’s legislature. President Han also introduced Taiwan’s newly established Ministry of Sports, founded in September, and expressed hope that Taiwan and Japan will broaden their cooperation in the field of sports, further strengthening bilateral ties.
韓院長並回應麻生前首相提及立法院長職務艱鉅之處，表示立法院作為國家最高民意殿堂，必須兼顧行政監督與立法推動、平衡三大黨團意見，並肩負推動國會外交的重要使命。未來將持續深化臺日各層面的交流，推動民主、經濟及文化合作，並共同攜手維護區域和平穩定。
Responding to Mr. Aso’s remarks about the demanding responsibilities of the Legislative Yuan President, President Han noted that the Legislative Yuan must balance administrative oversight, legislative advancement, cross-party coordination among the three major caucuses, and parliamentary diplomacy. He pledged to continue deepening exchanges with Japan and to strengthen cooperation in democracy, the economy, and culture, while jointly upholding peace and stability in the region.
「臺日交流聯誼會」副會長洪孟楷委員、黃珊珊委員及何欣純委員亦先後致詞，感謝麻生前首相等日本友人熱忱接待，並盼未來深化雙邊國會交流及友誼。雙方另就體育合作、少子化與高齡化、區域安全、國會交流及臺日政黨政治等議題，展開廣泛交換意見。會晤歷約一小時，氣氛友好熱絡，在互贈紀念品與合影後圓滿結束。
Legislators Hung and Huang, Vice Presidents of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, as well as Legislator Ho also delivered remarks expressing gratitude for the warm reception and hoping to further deepen parliamentary exchanges and bilateral friendship. The two sides held extensive discussions on sports cooperation, declining birthrates and aging population, regional security, parliamentary exchanges, and party politics in Taiwan and Japan. The meeting lasted about an hour in a warm and cordial atmosphere and concluded successfully with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo.
On the afternoon of September 25, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) led a delegation to the headquarters of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to meet with former Prime Minister Taro Aso, senior advisor to the LDP, as well as LDP Youth Division Director Nakasone Yasutaka. President Han was accompanied by KMT Legislator Hung Mong-Kai and TPP Legislator Huang Shan-Shan, Vice Presidents of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, along with KMT Legislators Hsu Yu-Chen, Wang Hung-Wei, Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling, and Dr. Lin Chien-Chi; DPP Legislators Ho Hsin-Chun, Wang Mei-Hui, and Kuo Yu-Ching. From the LDP, Representative Hiranuma Shojiro, Acting Director of the Youth Division, and Representative Fukuda Kaoru, Deputy Director for International Affairs of the Youth Division, were also present.
自民黨最高顧問麻生太郎前首相首先誠摯歡迎臺灣國會代表團到訪日本。他並特別提及，獲悉花蓮光復鄉馬太鞍溪因堰塞湖溢流災情，造成嚴重死傷，特別向臺灣人民表達最真誠的慰問與關懷。
Former Prime Minister Aso, senior advisor of the LDP, extended a warm welcome to the Taiwanese parliamentary delegation and offered heartfelt condolences to the people of Taiwan regarding the tragic loss of life caused by the overflow of the barrier lake on the Matai’an River in Guangfu Township, Hualien.
麻生前首相憶及，過去曾多次造訪臺灣，最後一次是2023年以自民黨副總裁身分訪臺，對臺灣始終懷有深厚情感。他表示，立法院長肩負重責大任，對於韓國瑜院長深感敬佩。韓院長無論過去擔任地方首長，或現任立法院長，多次訪日並積極推動雙邊交流，在臺日友好關係中扮演舉足輕重的角色。麻生強調，臺灣與日本共享普世價值，是日本最堅定的盟友與珍貴的夥伴。
Mr. Aso noted that he has visited Taiwan many times over the years, most recently in 2023 as LDP’s Vice President, and that he continues to hold deep affection for Taiwan. Mr. Aso expressed great respect for President Han, acknowledging his heavy responsibilities as head of the Legislative Yuan. Mr. Aso emphasized that President Han has played an indispensable role in promoting bilateral exchanges between Taiwan and Japan—both during President Han’s tenure as a local government official and now as President of the Legislative Yuan. Mr. Aso stressed that Taiwan and Japan share universal values, making Taiwan one of Japan’s most steadfast allies and cherished partners.
麻生前首相繼指出，臺灣赴日旅客人數去年達到604萬人，突破疫情前的498萬人次，位居全球第三；若以人口比例計，更超越中、韓，充分顯示臺灣人民對日本的喜愛。在經濟層面，臺日半導體合作帶來龐大成效，雙方在全球供應鏈韌性與人才培育均取得豐碩成果；地方城市交流亦日益緊密，雙邊互信不斷提升。麻生強調，臺灣人最喜歡的國家是日本，正是兩國情誼最好的印證。
Mr. Aso continued by highlighting that 6.04 million Taiwanese travelers visited Japan last year, surpassing the pre-pandemic figure of 4.98 million and ranking third globally. He said that on a per-capita basis, Taiwanese visitors exceeded those from China and South Korea, demonstrating Taiwanese people’s strong affection for Japan. As for economic collaboration, Mr. Aso noted that Taiwan–Japan cooperation in semiconductors has yielded tremendous results, with both sides achieving significant success in global supply chain resilience and talent development. He added that exchanges among local governments have also grown closer, further enhancing mutual trust. Mr. Aso remarked that “Japan is the country most loved by the people of Taiwan,” which is the strongest testament to the deep friendship between the two sides.
在國際局勢方面，麻生前首相重申，臺海和平穩定對日本乃至整個東亞地區至關重要，日本將盡全力維護臺海穩定，並堅決反對任何片面改變現狀的行為。他並提及，得知韓院長所率訪團將赴大阪參觀世界博覽會，特別肯定臺灣館展示最先進設備與科技，備受好評，深受遊客喜愛，常需排隊超過一小時方能入場，展現臺灣在科技與創意上的實力與吸引力。
Regarding regional security, Mr. Aso reiterated that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are vital to Japan and the entire East Asian region. He said that Japan will spare no effort in helping maintain stability across the Taiwan Strait and firmly opposes any unilateral attempt to change the status quo. Mr. Aso also mentioned that he was informed of President Han’s upcoming visit to the Osaka World Expo, and expressed particular praise for the Taiwan Pavilion, which features cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment. He noted that the Taiwan Pavilion has been widely acclaimed and is highly popular among visitors, often requiring more than an hour of queuing to enter—an impressive testament to Taiwan’s strength and appeal in technology and creativity.
韓國瑜院長接續致詞表示，感謝麻生前首相及三位眾議員撥冗熱情接待，立法院三大黨團此次均遴派優秀委員參團進行國會外交，展現立法院在對外關係上的團結一致。目前立法院113席已有84位立委加入「臺日交流聯誼會」，成為立法院規模最大的跨黨派國會聯誼平台。韓院長並向在場貴賓介紹，臺灣甫於今年9月成立「運動部」，盼未來臺日在既有基礎上，進一步擴大體育領域之交流，使雙邊關係更趨緊密。
In his remarks, President Han expressed his gratitude to former Prime Minister Aso and the attending Diet members for their warm hospitality. He noted that all three major caucuses of the Legislative Yuan participated in the delegation, demonstrating unity in Taiwan’s parliamentary diplomacy. President Han further highlighted that 84 of the Legislative Yuan’s 113 members have joined the Taiwan–Japan Friendship Association, making it the largest cross-party parliamentary platform in Taiwan’s legislature. President Han also introduced Taiwan’s newly established Ministry of Sports, founded in September, and expressed hope that Taiwan and Japan will broaden their cooperation in the field of sports, further strengthening bilateral ties.
韓院長並回應麻生前首相提及立法院長職務艱鉅之處，表示立法院作為國家最高民意殿堂，必須兼顧行政監督與立法推動、平衡三大黨團意見，並肩負推動國會外交的重要使命。未來將持續深化臺日各層面的交流，推動民主、經濟及文化合作，並共同攜手維護區域和平穩定。
Responding to Mr. Aso’s remarks about the demanding responsibilities of the Legislative Yuan President, President Han noted that the Legislative Yuan must balance administrative oversight, legislative advancement, cross-party coordination among the three major caucuses, and parliamentary diplomacy. He pledged to continue deepening exchanges with Japan and to strengthen cooperation in democracy, the economy, and culture, while jointly upholding peace and stability in the region.
「臺日交流聯誼會」副會長洪孟楷委員、黃珊珊委員及何欣純委員亦先後致詞，感謝麻生前首相等日本友人熱忱接待，並盼未來深化雙邊國會交流及友誼。雙方另就體育合作、少子化與高齡化、區域安全、國會交流及臺日政黨政治等議題，展開廣泛交換意見。會晤歷約一小時，氣氛友好熱絡，在互贈紀念品與合影後圓滿結束。
Legislators Hung and Huang, Vice Presidents of the Taiwan-Japan Friendship Association, as well as Legislator Ho also delivered remarks expressing gratitude for the warm reception and hoping to further deepen parliamentary exchanges and bilateral friendship. The two sides held extensive discussions on sports cooperation, declining birthrates and aging population, regional security, parliamentary exchanges, and party politics in Taiwan and Japan. The meeting lasted about an hour in a warm and cordial atmosphere and concluded successfully with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo.