PM Takaichi Holds Talks with Taiwan’s APEC Rep.

Gyeongju, South Korea, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks in South Korea on Saturday with Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan’s former vice premier, who attended an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meeting as a Taiwanese representative. During the talks, Takaichi said Taiwan is an important partner and friend, expressing her willingness to promote exchanges. Lin voiced hope for further strengthening of Japan-Taiwan relations. Takaichi held her first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the APEC summit. The two leaders agreed to promote a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between their countries. Takaichi also emphasized the importance of favorable relations between China and Taiwan. Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also met Lin during last year’s APEC gathering. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]