Diplomatic and Defense Discussion Held Between Taiwan and Japan Parties

In a significant development, the "Diplomacy and Defense 2+2" dialogue between Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) took place today at the DPP headquarters in Taipei. This year's dialogue marked a record-breaking event in terms of topics and attendees.

Tsuyoshi Hoshino, chair of the LDP's Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Kazuchika Iwata, director of the LDP's National Defense Division, represented the LDP in the dialogue. From the DPP side, DPP Legislator Kuo Kuo-wen and DPP Legislator Chen Kuan-ting were present.

The discussions focused on a variety of key issues. National security and cultivating talent for Defense innovation Units were high on the agenda. In-depth talks regarding trade matters and disaster prevention were also planned. Coast guard patrols and undersea cables were among the other topics under discussion.

The most important goal, according to LDP's Kazuchika Iwata, was for Japan and Taiwan to work together to ensure peace and stability in Asia and the Indo-Pacific region. Iwata also expressed hope that the session would promote further exchanges in economics, trade, disaster prevention, and talent training.

Tsuyoshi Hoshino, representing the LDP, emphasised the importance of bilateral discussions and cooperation despite some difficulties faced by the LDP this year. He also highlighted that since both ruling parties no longer hold the legislative majority, it is important to continue these exchanges and build a substantive framework for bilateral cooperation.

The meeting was followed by the first session of the LDP's "Taiwan Policy Review Project Team," making it the first "4+4 policy meeting" in the history of the 2+2 dialogue. However, the search results do not provide specific information about the members of the "Taiwan Policy Review Project Team" of the LDP involved in the four-year "4+4 policy meetings" starting from the "Diplomacy and Defense 2+2" dialogues between the DPP and LDP.

It is important to note that Taiwan and Japan have close and longstanding relations. The dialogue held today is a testament to the commitment of both countries to strengthening their bilateral ties and working together for peace and stability in the region. The meeting took place at Tsung Chang-chin, Taipei Times.

These exchanges are crucial in these times of geopolitical shifts and evolving security challenges. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining open lines of communication and deepening their cooperation in various areas.