Japanese Prime Minister Pledges Immediate Support to Taiwan in Wake of Earthquake

Japanese Prime Minister Pledges Immediate Support to Taiwan in Wake of Earthquake
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 28, 2024. Eugene Hoshiko / POOL / AFP via Getty Images
Sean Tseng
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TOKYO, Japan—In the wake of a strong earthquake that struck Taiwan on the morning of April 3, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a meeting convened at his official residence, expressed Japan’s solidarity with Taiwan.

Understanding the significant damage inflicted by the 7.2-magnitude quake, Mr. Kishida affirmed, “The Japanese government is actively collecting pertinent information and is committed to implementing all feasible preventive measures.” He conveyed Japan’s condolences to Taiwan and stated Japan’s readiness to provide immediate assistance upon request.