Nichi Takaiichi, LDP President Candidate, Holds Talks with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Sanae Takaichi, former Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications who challenged the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election in Japan, held talks with Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan, on the 20th, according to Japanese and Taiwanese media reports on the 20th.

According to the reports, former Minister Takaichi held an online meeting with President Tsai, chairperson of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, exchanging views on regional security and economic situations, and pledged close cooperation between the two countries.

Former Minister Takaichi stated on her Twitter, "I discussed with Chairperson Tsai the expansion and deepening of practical exchanges including security."