Disaster management workshop under Japan's initiative held in Taiwan
A large-scale international workshop on disaster preparedness held under Japan's initiative has opened in Taiwan, which is frequently struck by calamities such as earthquakes and typhoons.
The three-day workshop of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework is being held in Taipei from Monday through Wednesday. The GCTF's five partners are Japan, Taiwan, the United States, Australia and Canada.
Katayama Kazuyuki, chief representative of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association's Taipei office, spoke at the opening ceremony.
He said that each time a disaster strikes, Japan and Taiwan have learned how to mobilize all sectors of society to work together in saving lives and assisting those in need.
Organizers say more than 150 people from 34 countries and regions will take part in the event.
They are scheduled to exchange opinions on advanced approaches to disaster preparedness and visit local organizations, including a volunteer group known for its swift action to set up shelters in disaster-hit areas.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is focused on preparing for natural disasters.
Japan intends to support his administration's efforts in cooperation with the US and other countries.
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Disaster management workshop under Japan's initiative held in Taiwan
A large-scale international workshop on disaster preparedness held under Japan's initiative has opened in Taiwan, which is frequently struck by calamities such as earthquakes and typhoons. The three-day workshop of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework is being held in Taipei from Monday through Wednesday. The GCTF's five partners are Japan, Taiwan, the United States, Australia and Canada. Katayama Kazuyuki, chief representative of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association's Taipei office, spoke at the opening ceremony. He said that each time a disaster strikes, Japan and Taiwan have learned how to mobilize all sectors of society to work together in saving lives and assisting those in need. Organizers say more than 150 people from 34 countries and regions will take part in the event. They are scheduled to exchange opinions on advanced approaches to disaster preparedness and visit local organizations, including a volunteer group known for its swift action to set up shelters in disaster-hit areas. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is focused on preparing for natural disasters. Japan intends to support his administration's efforts in cooperation with the US and other countries.
