Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the Japanese contact agency in Taipei, on the morning of the 11th for the condolences of former Prime Minister Abe.
President Cai, who wore a badge showing the friendship between Japan and Taiwan on the collar of a black suit, offered a flower to the deceased of former Prime Minister Abe on the altar and deeply thanked him.
He wrote on the colored paper, "Thank you, Taiwan's eternal good friend, Taiwan-Japan friendship and your contribution to world democracy, freedom, human rights, and peace."
After that, President Cai read the discourse, and in March, he met with former Prime Minister Abe online and shared his desire to meet again in Taiwan as soon as possible. We will continue to work hand in hand to deepen friendships and create a free and open Indo-Pacific together. "
From the Taiwanese authorities, in addition to President Cai, dignitaries such as President Su Tseng-chang, who is the prime minister, visited one after another.
In Taiwan, on the 11th, as a memorial and gratitude to former Prime Minister Abe, a half-mast was raised at government offices and public schools in various regions by the decision of President Cai.
Mourning movements are spreading even in the private sector, and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association is scheduled to accept condolences at its office in Taipei until the 17th of this month, and it is expected that a large number of people will visit.