Czech Senate President Visits Taiwan Again, Waves Kindly at Taoyuan Airport

Central News Agency (Taoyuan Airport, June 1) - Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil arrived in Taiwan today leading a delegation. During his visit, he will meet with the President, Vice President, legislative representatives, and heads of various ministries to promote exchange and cooperation in politics, trade, and culture. This is his second visit to Taiwan since late August 2020, nearly six years later, and he is accompanied by a delegation of about 40 people for a visit from the 1st to the 4th. The China Airlines flight CI68 carrying the group landed at Taoyuan International Airport at 5:04 AM. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung greeted them at the state guest gate and presented flowers. Vystrčil shook hands with the welcoming staff and waved kindly to the media before proceeding through customs with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, without making a statement. Vystrčil previously stated that this visit was at the invitation of Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu, and he will meet with representatives from both the KMT and DPP to engage in cross-political spectrum exchanges. The delegation will pay a courtesy call to President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, and meet with heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Development Council, and National Science and Technology Council, as well as representatives from industry, academia, R&D, and culture. Additionally, he will meet with former President Tsai Ing-wen. Vystrčil said he and his team had been preparing for this visit for months to ensure they could connect with partners, discuss business, sign memoranda, and promote student exchanges immediately upon arrival. At a press conference in the Czech Senate on May 28, he noted: "This visit is well-prepared in terms of building connections and expanding bilateral cooperation. It is not just in the business sector, but also includes university exchanges and cultural aspects."