The signing into law of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act Dec. 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump is sincerely welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the MOFA, this is the first pro-Taiwan legislation enacted under the Trump administration’s second term. To bolster the implementation of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020, the legislation stipulates that the Department of State conduct a regular review of guidance governing relations with Taiwan and submit an updated report to the Congress no less than every five years.
The ministry said the speedy progression of the stand-alone legislation during the condensed timeframe of the U.S. Congress reflects the strong bipartisan support from both the legislative and executive branches for expanded bilateral ties.
The government will continue to maintain close contact with the U.S. Capitol and White House to advance the cooperative global partnership in line with the principles of mutual trust, benefits and interests.
The Presidential Office also extends its sincere appreciation to U.S. President Trump for signing the legislation into law, saying that a robust Taiwan-U.S. relationship is the cornerstone for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The legislation carries great significance by affirming the value of U.S. interaction with Taiwan, supporting expanded relations and serving as a symbol of the shared values of democracy, freedom and respect for human rights, the PO added. (SFC-E)
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