The decision to lift restrictions on Taiwan-U.S. official exchanges announced by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is welcomed by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jan. 10.
Taiwan pursues a pragmatic approach towards deepening mutual trust with the U.S. on the basis of shared values such as freedom, democracy and respect for human rights, the MOFA said. Relations between the like-minded partners are rock solid and going from strength to strength in the global arena, the ministry added.
Based on this solid and successful foundation of cooperation, the MOFA said, Taiwan will continue strengthening ties with the U.S. for the benefit of the people and the region.
In a tweet on the MOFA’s official Twitter account, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said “I’m grateful to @SecPompeo & @StateDept for lifting restrictions unnecessarily limiting our engagements these past years. I’m also thankful for strong bipartisan support in Congress for the #Taiwan Assurance Act, which advocates a review of prior guidelines.
“The closer partnership between #Taiwan & the #US is firmly based on our shared values, common interests & unshakeable belief in freedom & democracy. We’ll continue working in the months & years ahead to ensure Taiwan is & continues to be a force for good in the world. JW” (YCH-E)
Write to Taiwan Today at ttonline@mofa.gov.tw