Secretariat, Taipei City Government

To promote cooperation in urban disaster resilience and facilitate the exchange of practical experience, the Taipei City Government and the City of Nagoya, Japan, formally signed a memorandum of cooperation on disaster resilience on October 23, 2025. Facing common threats such as earthquakes and typhoons, both cities intend to continue strengthening their exchange by sharing accumulated knowledge and experience in areas such as emergency response and infectious disease prevention.

The signing ceremony was held at the Nagoya City Hall and was attended by Taipei Deputy Mayor Wen-Te Chang and Nagoya Deputy Mayor Hideo Nakata. Chang remarked, “I hope today marks a new beginning for expanding exchange across various fields between our two cities, and I very much look forward to cooperation in years ahead.”

Nakata noted, “Providing mutual support in times of difficulty allows citizens on both cities to recognize the importance of solidarity, and in turn, raises awareness of disaster preparedness.” Kazuhide Fujita, Leader of the Nagoya City Council LDP Caucus and Chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Friendly Parliamentarians Association, also attended the ceremony to witness this milestone in disaster resilience cooperation between the two cities.

The memorandum outlines plans to promote collaboration among civil society organizations in the field of disaster resilience and to strengthen information and knowledge exchange related to emergency response.

In recent years, Taipei and Nagoya have maintained close and sustained exchanges across a wide range of collaborative fields. During the Taiwan Lantern Festival, the two cities jointly invited the Nagoya-based performance troupe 笑゛(Jyo) to present a lively Yosakoi-themed show, celebrating the traditional Japanese summer festival. Additionally, Taipei Zoo and Nagoya-City Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens have partnered to advance a Malayan tapir conservation initiative, marking a new chapter in wildlife preservation. Government agencies from both cities have conducted multiple reciprocal visits, exchanging views on topics such as youth policy, cultural exchange, environmental protection, and disaster resilience. Both cities have also actively participated in international city forums and major events, demonstrating the strength of their enduring friendship and the strength of their cooperative foundation.