Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (right) held talks with US Vice President Harrison on the 26th, reiterating the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and condemning China's provocative actions in the Taiwan Strait.

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[Commissioner Lin Cuiyi in Japan/Reported by Tokyo on the 26th] Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with US Vice President Harrison on the 26th. The two sides exchanged views on Taiwan security issues, reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and condemned China's involvement in the Taiwan Strait. provocative actions.

The state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to be held on the 27th. Kishida's "Congratulations Diplomacy" started on the 26th, and in the three days from the 26th to the 28th, a marathon meeting was held with leaders of more than 30 countries. Politicians or representatives of international organizations.

Harris, who attended Abe's state funeral on behalf of the United States, arrived in Japan on a special plane on the 26th. This is her first visit to Japan since taking office.

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Realize Abe's "Free and Open Indo-Pacific"

Kishida arranged a dinner reception after meeting with He Jinli in the evening.

According to Japanese media reports, the two confirmed that Japan and the United States will strengthen cooperation in realizing Abe's vision of a "free and open Indo-Pacific".

During the meeting, Kishida said that Abe has devoted himself to strengthening the Japan-US alliance, and his duty is to inherit Abe's legacy and further develop bilateral relations.

Harris said that Abe has played a very good leadership role in enhancing Japan-US friendly relations, and stressed that a strong Japan-US alliance is the foundation of peace and stability.

The two also exchanged views on China's strengthening of military pressure on Taiwan.

"The two sides discussed China's recent aggressive and irresponsible provocations in the Taiwan Strait and reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait," the White House said in a statement after the talks, Reuters reported.

Harris also discussed North Korea's recent ballistic missile test with Kishida and the importance of addressing the issue of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens.

Abe's national funeral, Kishida marathon condolences to diplomacy

Abe's state funeral is scheduled to be held at the Nippon Budokan at 2:00 pm on the 27th. The Japanese government has also set up two flower stands in the nearby Kudanzaka Park. The surrounding areas of the venue are strictly restricted except for those who offer flowers.

The Japanese government said that a total of 218 countries, regions or international organizations around the world sent representatives to Abe's state funeral, with about 700 people, including about 50 leaders of political figures, including the "Quarter Security Dialogue" (Quad member) Indian Prime Minister Mohammad Di, as well as Australian Prime Minister Albanes and others.