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[Provisional Translation]

 

On July 31, 2020, the Prime Minister spoke to the press at the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

Regarding the passing of Mr. Lee Teng-hui of Taiwan, the Prime Minister said,

 

“The report of the passing of Mr. Lee Teng-hui, former leader of Taiwan, has filled me with unbearable grief. He made significant contributions to the friendly relations between Japan and Taiwan and to further elevating our friendship. Furthermore, he always dealt with Japan with a special regard while at the same time promoting the universal values of freedom, democracy and human rights in Taiwan and laying the foundations of Japan-Taiwan relations. Japanese people feel a great deal of fondness for him. His passing is truly regrettable and I wish to once again offer my heartfelt prayers for his repose.”