Taiwan and the United States have issued a joint statement on disaster prevention and rescue work to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Under the statement, the two sides reaffirm their “dedication to humanitarian assistance and disaster preparedness, both at home and in the international community.”
There will be a series of activities designed to help the Taiwanese public gain a better understanding of disasters and strengthen “personal resilience within Taiwan’s communities”. The activities began on Thursday, and will continue through September 21, the 22nd anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck central Taiwan in 1999.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Joanne Ou says that Taiwan will share its experience in coping with disasters while deepening its partnership with the United States.