Taiwan and Japan sign a memorandum of understanding on legal cooperation

Taiwan and Japan they signed in Tokyo a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in judicial and legal matters, which highlights the joint commitment to continue consolidating the association between the two countries, reported the Taiwanese Ministry of Justice.

The agreement was signed by Taiwan-Japan Relations Association (TJRA) Chairman Su Jia-chyuan and Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA) Chairman Mitsuo Ohashi. Also in attendance was the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Japan, Frank Hsieh.

Under the pact, the relevant ministries and agencies of both sides will organize reciprocal fact-finding visits, hold meetings and seminars, offer professional legal advice and facilitate access to relevant databases and publications to expand bilateral exchanges, the ministry added.

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According to the Ministry of Justice, Su and Ohashi stated during the signing that the MoU was based on the values ​​shared by both parties of freedom, democracy and respect for human rights and the rule of law.

Taiwan and Japan will continue to promote closer cooperation, strengthening their firm friendship with mutual trust, Su and Ohashi added.

Justice Minister Tsai Ching-hsiang started talks on the memorandum in 2020, and the deal was finalized through the efforts of his ministry together with the Foreign Ministry and the Taiwan representative office in Japan.

The Ministry of Justice also recognized the contributions of the TJRA and JTEA, as well as the Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs of Japan.

This agreement will help protect the rights and interests of the people of Taiwan and Japan, while promoting fairness and justice and deepening bilateral ties, the ministry added.