President Tsai Ing-wen departed March 29 on a 10-day state visit to allies Guatemala and Belize, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering exchange and cooperation for global peace, stability and prosperity with diplomatic partners.
Tsai said in the face of the past three years of global challenges such as the pandemic, natural disasters and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan consistently offered aid to its partners. Timely support from other democracies is also deeply appreciated by the government and people, she added.
The trip will convey the message that Taiwan stands firm in defending values of freedom and democracy, Tsai said, adding that the country will continue to act as a force for good in the world and will strengthen democratic resilience worldwide.
According to Tsai, the government will conduct more extensive and frequent exchanges with its allies and like-minded countries in areas spanning agricultural technology, digital economy, supply chain security, women’s empowerment, medicine and public health. Taking a key role in restructuring global supply chains, Taiwan will work with international community members to bolster the global post-pandemic economic recovery, she said.
Taiwan is determined to engage with the world and will neither yield nor provoke despite authoritarian pressure, Tsai said. The country will continue to secure its democratic way of life and promote shared prosperity, she added.
This will be Tsai’s eighth official trip abroad since taking office in 2016. She is accompanied by a delegation of government officials and legislators, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu, PO Secretary-General Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Overseas Community Affairs Council Hsu Chia-ching and Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Chern-chyi. (YCH-E)
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