Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan to Strengthen Czech Industrial Competitiveness, Co-create Democratic Supply Chain
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that Taiwan will strengthen the Czech Republic's industrial competitiveness and co-create a democratic supply chain. Lin made the remarks at a luncheon for Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil at the Taipei Guest House on June 2, where both sides emphasized cooperation potential in the semiconductor supply chain.
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(CNA, Taipei, June 3) Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil's historic 'I am Taiwanese' speech six years ago moved the people of Taiwan and resonated with international democratic partners, and that Taiwan will strengthen the Czech Republic's industrial competitiveness and co-create a democratic supply chain.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release today stating that Lin hosted a luncheon for Vystrčil's delegation at the Taipei Guest House at noon on June 2. Before the luncheon, Lin specially invited the Kinmen Zhongzheng Elementary School Bugle and Drum Corps, which was about to depart for Prague to participate in the 'Embassy Festival' international cultural exchange event, to perform, highlighting the deep cultural interaction and connection between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.
In his speech, Lin stated that Vystrčil's firm visit to Taiwan in August 2020, overcoming the challenges of the pandemic, and his historic 'I am Taiwanese' speech at the Legislative Yuan deeply moved the people of Taiwan, resonated with international democratic partners, and laid a foundation for thriving cooperation between the two countries. High-level exchanges between Taiwan and the Czech Republic have been frequent in recent years, and bilateral cultural, economic, trade, and tourism relations are increasingly close.
Lin said that in the future, Taiwan will continue to focus on innovation, advanced technology, and high-value-added industries to work hand-in-hand to strengthen the Czech Republic's industrial competitiveness, creating a mutually beneficial and prosperous democratic supply chain for both sides.
In his speech, Vystrčil said he was honored to be invited to the luncheon and very happy to see the energetic and folk-custom-filled performance by the Kinmen Zhongzheng Elementary School. He also affirmed Lin's philosophy and efforts in promoting cultural diplomacy, believing that artistic and cultural activities can strengthen the connection between the two countries. He also expressed gratitude for the exhibition of artifacts from the National Palace Museum at the Czech National Museum last year, which received an enthusiastic response.
Vystrčil quoted Lin's view of 'Taiwan and Europe are inseparable' proposed at the 'Global Security Forum (GLOBSEC)' in the Czech Republic in May, emphasizing that Taiwan and the Czech Republic have unlimited potential for cooperation in economic trade and the semiconductor supply chain. He stated that bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and the Czech Republic requires continuous investment in human resources and resources, and expressed respect for the courage and innovation shown by Taiwan's political and business communities. (Editor: Xie Jiazhen) 1150603
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release today stating that Lin hosted a luncheon for Vystrčil's delegation at the Taipei Guest House at noon on June 2. Before the luncheon, Lin specially invited the Kinmen Zhongzheng Elementary School Bugle and Drum Corps, which was about to depart for Prague to participate in the 'Embassy Festival' international cultural exchange event, to perform, highlighting the deep cultural interaction and connection between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.
In his speech, Lin stated that Vystrčil's firm visit to Taiwan in August 2020, overcoming the challenges of the pandemic, and his historic 'I am Taiwanese' speech at the Legislative Yuan deeply moved the people of Taiwan, resonated with international democratic partners, and laid a foundation for thriving cooperation between the two countries. High-level exchanges between Taiwan and the Czech Republic have been frequent in recent years, and bilateral cultural, economic, trade, and tourism relations are increasingly close.
Lin said that in the future, Taiwan will continue to focus on innovation, advanced technology, and high-value-added industries to work hand-in-hand to strengthen the Czech Republic's industrial competitiveness, creating a mutually beneficial and prosperous democratic supply chain for both sides.
In his speech, Vystrčil said he was honored to be invited to the luncheon and very happy to see the energetic and folk-custom-filled performance by the Kinmen Zhongzheng Elementary School. He also affirmed Lin's philosophy and efforts in promoting cultural diplomacy, believing that artistic and cultural activities can strengthen the connection between the two countries. He also expressed gratitude for the exhibition of artifacts from the National Palace Museum at the Czech National Museum last year, which received an enthusiastic response.
Vystrčil quoted Lin's view of 'Taiwan and Europe are inseparable' proposed at the 'Global Security Forum (GLOBSEC)' in the Czech Republic in May, emphasizing that Taiwan and the Czech Republic have unlimited potential for cooperation in economic trade and the semiconductor supply chain. He stated that bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and the Czech Republic requires continuous investment in human resources and resources, and expressed respect for the courage and innovation shown by Taiwan's political and business communities. (Editor: Xie Jiazhen) 1150603