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Former Japanese Prime Minister Mori Yoshiro on Sunday led a delegation of over 10 Japanese parliamentarians to Taipei to express their condolences over the death of former President Lee Teng-hui. In a whirlwind trip, as soon as they touched down, they went directly to the Presidential Office to meet with President Tsai. And from there, they visited Lee''s memorial at the Taipei Guest House. The former prime minister explained that since he was undergoing dialysis treatment, he could not be away from Tokyo for more than two days.

At 2:33 in the afternoon, former Japanese Prime Minister Mori Yoshiro, along with a delegation of Japanese dignitaries, landed in Taipei’s Songshan Airport in their charter flight. They rushed straight to the Presidential Office to meet with President Tsai before going to Lee’s memorial at the Taipei Guest House.

Tsai Ing-wen
President
Owing to the efforts of former Prime Minister Mori Yoshiro, former President Lee was able to visit Japan after he left office. I want to thank our distinguished guests seated here for their long-term support of and contributions to Taiwan-Japan relations.

Mori Yoshiro
Former Japanese Prime Minister
Knowing that former President Lee has sadly passed away, all Japanese citizens and Diet members all hope to personally give former President Lee their final farewell soon. Prime Minister Abe called me and asked me about the death of former President Lee. The Japanese side will always send key figures to Taiwan to express their grief and condolences. In fact, I’m currently receiving dialysis treatment and cannot leave Tokyo for more than two days.

Keeping epidemic prevention in mind, both the Taiwanese and Japanese dignitaries had masks on the whole time. During Mori’s chat with President Tsai, he presented her with a small gift symbolizing the two nation’s friendship – a comic magazine which had President Tsai on the cover.

Then Mori led his delegation to the Taipei Guest House, where they paid tribute to Lee’s portrait and presented flowers.

Mori was emotional in his speech as he bade farewell to his old friend. Around 6:30 in the evening, he ended his whirlwind visit to Taiwan by boarding a flight back to Japan after paying his respects to Taiwan’s Mr. Democracy.