Taiwan, Japan talks

The two countries reached agreements on issues of illegal fishing, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and scientific research, with two MoUs signed in Tokyo

Successful Taiwan-Japan maritime cooperation talks conclude in Tokyo

By Duncan DeAeth

The third official meeting for maritime cooperation talksbetween Taiwan and Japan began on Thursday, Dec. 27 and concluded on Friday, Dec. 28 in Tokyo, Japan.

Despite several disagreements this year, including many reports of Taiwanese fishing vessels trespassing in Japan’s territorial waters, and the continued issue of the Diaoyu Islands, the two sides were able to come to mutual understandings on issues of illegal fishing, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and scientific research.

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Source: taiwannews.com.tw

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