Delighted to welcome former #Japan Minister of Defense @shigeruishiba & the members of the cross-party delegation to #Taiwan. Today we held productive discussions on regional security & how our countries can keep working together to ensure peace & stability in the Indo-Pacific.
It’s now Ghost Month, the 7th lunar month, when many Taiwanese give offerings to spirits during their visit to the mortal realm. The colourful festivals this month highlight #Taiwan's religious diversity, which you can learn more about here: youtu.be/uNGCORC74-8 @gacc_tw
Enjoyed a productive meeting with Central American Bank for Economic Integration Executive President @DanteMossi & his delegation. With the opening of the #Taiwan office of @CABEI_Org last year, we look forward to stronger financial & development cooperation with the region.
A pleasure to meet with @SpeakerPelosi & recognise her longstanding support for #Taiwan. Your visit not only reflects strong #US congressional support for bilateral ties – it also sends a message to the world that democracies stand together in the face of common challenges.
Delighted to host @SpeakerPelosi & the #US House delegation to #Taiwan along with leaders from our government & tech sector. Thank you for your principled support for closer bilateral ties founded on our shared values of democracy, freedom & respect for human rights.
Grateful to have friends in the international community standing with #Taiwan to defend democracy & uphold regional security. Thank you @SpeakerPelosi & all the members of your delegation for coming to Taiwan & expressing your support. twitter.com/SpeakerPelosi/…
Thank you to the #G7 for supporting regional peace & stability. #Taiwan is committed to defending the status quo & our hard-earned democracy. We’ll work with like-minded partners to maintain a free & open Indo-Pacific.
With China initiating military exercises in areas around Taiwan today, we call on Beijing to act with reason & exercise restraint. Taiwan will not escalate conflict, but we will resolutely defend our sovereignty, our security & our democracy. youtube.com/watch?v=WJEWyl…
My full remarks. For English, please turn on subtitles:
Our government & military are closely monitoring China's military exercises & information warfare operations, ready to respond as necessary. I call on the international community to support democratic Taiwan & halt any escalation of the regional security situation.
日本の皆さん、今の台湾情勢に取り組む考えを説明します。何より平和が重要です。緊張を高める挑発行為には絶対に走りません。しかし、必要となれば、国を守る覚悟と自信はあります。日本のような、民主主義、人権、法治などの価値を共有する国々と一緒に、地域の平和と安定を守りたいと願っています。
My full remarks with English subtitles: youtube.com/watch?v=MkD-aw…
完全版の動画は私のYoutubeチャンネルで、字幕をONにしてご覧ください。 youtube.com/watch?v=WJEWyl…
Delighted to welcome #StVincentAndTheGrenadines PM @ComradeRalph Gonsalves back to #Taiwan. Your visit as the leader of a diplomatic ally comes at a pivotal time, reflecting your strong support for our country. We are deeply grateful for your longstanding friendship.
Our military is resolved to defend our country, our sovereignty & our democratic way of life. They stand ready & remain calm in the face of all challenges. Thank you to our military for protecting the people of #Taiwan & all we stand for. 🎥 @MoNDefense
Pleased to formally welcome new Paraguay Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez. I look forward to building on 65 years of diplomatic ties & friendship between #Taiwan & #Paraguay to further strengthen cooperation & trade on the foundation of our shared values.
Delighted to meet with @SenMarkey & the bipartisan congressional delegation earlier today. A reflection of the enduring friendship & ongoing exchanges between #Taiwan & the #US, your visit facilitates stronger, more substantive ties between our countries.
Today I had the pleasure of formally welcoming new #Honduras Ambassador Harold Burgos back to #Taiwan. We are proud to count Honduras as a like-minded ally & look forward to breaking new ground in our countries’ enduring friendship.
I welcome the start of talks under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, a major step forward for #Taiwan & for our trade ties with the #US & the world. Thanks to all who made this possible & continue to promote joint economic cooperation based on our shared values.
A warm welcome to #Indiana @GovHolcomb & his delegation. #Taiwan is proud to cooperate with our like-minded partners to expand trade, boost investment & build more sustainable supply chains in semiconductors & other key sectors.
A pleasure to host experts from the @HooverInst to discuss #Taiwan's security & the stability of the Indo-Pacific. We welcome academic exchanges with the #US, which promote awareness & understanding of our countries' shared values & interests in the region.
日本の良き友人の皆さん、この重要なタイミングに遠路はるばるお越しいただき、実際の行動をもって台湾支持の姿勢を示してくださったことに感謝します。 今日の会談で古屋会長が、安倍元首相が語った「台湾有事は日本有事」のセリフを、台湾語で二回も繰り返されたことに大変感動しました!
台日関係に長年関心を寄せられてきた松田康博教授が率いる東京大学「両岸関係研究グループ」の一行と議論する機会を得ました。私は以前より、日本の方々と意見を交わす機会を大切にしてきました。松田教授にはぜひ台湾での観察、台湾側の考えや視点を日本社会で広めていただきたいと思っています。
A warm #Taiwan welcome to Sen. @MarshaBlackburn from #Tennessee. I enjoyed our discussions & look forward to working with friends across the Volunteer State & the #US to strengthen our shared values as well as our commercial ties.
Delighted to meet with #Guatemala Foreign Minister @MarioBucaroGT & discuss our bilateral cooperation. We are deeply grateful for your staunch support for #Taiwan & look forward to working with you to further strengthen our countries’ longstanding partnership.