The International Workshop on Whole-of-Society Resilience Building, Preparation and Response under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework got under way March 4 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During his opening remarks, President Lai Ching-te said in the face of global challenges such as extreme weather, the energy crisis and growing authoritarianism, Taiwan is willing and able to work with international partners to contribute to global democracy, peace and prosperity.
The government is committed to promoting collaboration between central and local governments to enhance Taiwan’s societal resilience, raise disaster response capability and leverage strengths to make greater international contributions while expanding global exchanges to promote stability and prosperity around the world, he added.
The event is jointly organized by the MOFA and National Fire Agency under the Ministry of the Interior in collaboration with the representative offices of the U.S., Japan, Australia and Canada in Taiwan. It brings together 264 participants from 30 countries for two days of seminar-style presentations followed by a daylong hands-on site visit to the NFA’s training center.
Participants will share best practices on civil defense training and deployment, stockpiling and distribution of critical supplies, safeguarding energy and critical infrastructure, medical preparedness, shelter systems and network protection, among others key issues.
The MOFA said it is imperative for countries around the world to work in unity to strengthen preparation for threats from natural disasters and geopolitical challenges. The event will help promote exchanges and collaboration to build a safe and resilient global community and ensure peace, stability and prosperity for all, it added. (SFC-E)
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