November 11, 2024
No. 408
Following a special parliamentary vote on October 11, Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba was elected the 103rd prime minister of Japan and immediately organized a new cabinet. Taiwan extends its sincere congratulations and has instructed the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan to send a message of felicitations to Prime Minister Ishiba and his cabinet on behalf of the government of Taiwan.
Taiwan and Japan enjoy close and cordial relations and share the common values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. They are important friends and partners. The government of Japan has consistently attached great importance to the situation across the Taiwan Strait. At major international events, it has continued to urge the global community to show concern over cross-strait peace and stability and assist with Taiwan’s international participation, demonstrating support for Taiwan through concrete action.
Taiwan looks forward to building on the existing solid foundation of Taiwan-Japan ties to promote values-based diplomacy, economic and trade diplomacy, and alliance diplomacy. Working with Prime Minister Ishiba and his new cabinet, Taiwan will continue to enhance its substantive bilateral partnership with Japan so as to jointly advance peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region. (E)