Japan-Philippines Relations
Message of condolences from Prime Minister Ishiba and Foreign Minister Iwaya following the damage caused to the Philippines by Typhoon Kristine
October 29, 2024
- On October 29, 2024, regarding the damage to the Republic of the Philippines caused by Typhoon Kristine, which occurred on October 22, 2024 (local time), Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan conveyed the following message of condolences to H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines.
“I am deeply saddened and worried to learn the news that many precious lives were lost, many people are still missing and serious damages were brought in the vast areas of the Philippines due to the typhoon Kristine.
On behalf of the Japanese government and people, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and express my sympathy to those who were affected.
Japan is ready to provide the all possible assistance to the Philippines. Like the Philippines, we fully understand the hardship caused by severe damages of typhoons. Japan always stands with the Philippines in overcoming this time of difficulties.” - On the same day, Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, conveyed the following message of condolences to Hon. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines.
“I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the government of the Philippines and its people on the damages resulting from the typhoon that hit the vast areas of the Philippines.
The Government of Japan stands with the government of the Philippines and its people, and is ready to provide the all possible assistance to the Philippines.
I express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and bereaved families, and I sincerely pray for the speedy recovery of the affected people as well as the prompt restoration on the affected areas.”