The sixth round of talks on maritime affairs between Taiwan and Japan is set to take place in Taipei next week, as announced by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The Maritime Affairs Cooperation Dialogue, scheduled for August 26, will cover a variety of issues such as maritime safety, science, energy development, fishery, and environmental protection. The Taiwanese delegation will be led by Su Jia-chyuan, chair of the Taiwan-Japan Relations Association, and will include officials from various agencies including the Ocean Affairs Council and the Coast Guard Administration.
On the Japanese side, the delegation will be headed by Mitsuo Ohashi, chair of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association. The dialogue was initiated in response to a fisheries dispute near the Japan-controlled Okinotori Atoll in 2016, where a Taiwanese fishing vessel was detained by Japanese authorities. Despite ongoing tensions surrounding the atoll, both sides have agreed to continue negotiations on the matter.
The first meeting between Taipei and Tokyo took place six months after the fisheries dispute, with a commitment to alternate hosting future gatherings. MOFA has stated that while the issue of the atoll remains unresolved, both parties are dedicated to continuing discussions. The talks aim to promote cooperation and understanding on maritime issues between Taiwan and Japan.
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