TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Former Japanese Justice Minister Suzuki Keisuke arrived in Taiwan on Monday for a three-day visit to participate as a panelist in the Ketagalan Forum.
During his trip, Suzuki will meet President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), and exchange views with senior Taiwanese officials on issues of mutual concern, the foreign ministry said.
Suzuki has long advocated for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, according to the foreign ministry. He has held several key government positions, including justice minister, vice foreign minister, and vice finance minister.
Suzuki has visited Taiwan multiple times and is committed to strengthening Taiwan-Japan relations, the ministry said.
During his tenure as justice minister, Suzuki amended ministerial regulations in May 2025, enabling tens of thousands of Taiwanese nationals residing in Japan to have “Taiwan” recorded in their family registry data.
The foreign ministry said Taiwan and Japan share core values such as democracy and freedom and are key partners along the first island chain. It added that Suzuki’s visit is expected to help build a closer and more resilient bilateral partnership.
