Taiwan Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu Meets Czech Senate President Vystrčil, Reaffirms Democratic Partnership
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met with Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil at his official residence in Taipei on June 4. They reaffirmed their partnership based on democratic values and agreed to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors and AI.
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(CNA, Taipei, June 4) Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu met again today with Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil. Han stated that in the face of the rapidly changing international situation, democratic nations should support and cooperate with each other. Taiwan will continue to deepen its partnership with like-minded countries such as the Czech Republic to jointly safeguard democratic freedom and regional peace and stability.
On the afternoon of June 4, accompanied by David Steinke, Representative of the Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, and Chen Li-kuo, Taiwan's Representative to the Czech Republic, Han Kuo-yu met with the delegation led by Miloš Vystrčil at the Legislative Yuan President's official residence.
Han pointed out that he was very pleased to meet Vystrčil again before his departure from Taiwan and thanked him for taking the time to attend this meeting. Han expressed that the people of Taiwan deeply appreciate Vystrčil's long-standing and firm support for Taiwan, demonstrated through concrete actions that underscore the importance of democratic freedom.
Han stated that Taiwan and the Czech Republic share core values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. In recent years, bilateral relations have deepened across parliamentary diplomacy, technology industries, education and culture, and supply chain cooperation, yielding fruitful results. He particularly noted that the Czech Republic has repeatedly publicly supported Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, fully demonstrating its steadfast friendship and support for Taiwan.
Han noted that Vystrčil's visit to Taiwan, which includes attending COMPUTEX and InnoVEX, as well as extensive exchanges with the Taiwanese government and industry, further demonstrates the highly complementary advantages between Taiwan and the Czech Republic in areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and supply chain resilience, promising a bright future for cooperation.
According to the Legislative Yuan, during the meeting, Han specially prepared Taiwanese snacks for the delegation, including shaved ice, char siu pastry, and brown sugar cake, inviting Vystrčil and the delegation members to taste local Taiwanese cuisine and culture. The atmosphere was warm and interactive. They also exchanged views on food culture, discussing topics such as Taiwanese xiaolongbao, traditional Czech cuisine, and brandy distilling culture.
Han emphasized that in the face of the rapidly changing international situation, democratic nations should support and cooperate with each other. Taiwan will continue to deepen its partnership with like-minded countries such as the Czech Republic to jointly safeguard democratic freedom and regional peace and stability.
Vystrčil stated that the friendship between Taiwan and the Czech Republic, built on democratic values and mutual trust, is precious. He looks forward to continuing to deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation, promoting partnerships in areas such as technology, trade, and talent exchange. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150604
On the afternoon of June 4, accompanied by David Steinke, Representative of the Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, and Chen Li-kuo, Taiwan's Representative to the Czech Republic, Han Kuo-yu met with the delegation led by Miloš Vystrčil at the Legislative Yuan President's official residence.
Han pointed out that he was very pleased to meet Vystrčil again before his departure from Taiwan and thanked him for taking the time to attend this meeting. Han expressed that the people of Taiwan deeply appreciate Vystrčil's long-standing and firm support for Taiwan, demonstrated through concrete actions that underscore the importance of democratic freedom.
Han stated that Taiwan and the Czech Republic share core values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. In recent years, bilateral relations have deepened across parliamentary diplomacy, technology industries, education and culture, and supply chain cooperation, yielding fruitful results. He particularly noted that the Czech Republic has repeatedly publicly supported Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations, fully demonstrating its steadfast friendship and support for Taiwan.
Han noted that Vystrčil's visit to Taiwan, which includes attending COMPUTEX and InnoVEX, as well as extensive exchanges with the Taiwanese government and industry, further demonstrates the highly complementary advantages between Taiwan and the Czech Republic in areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and supply chain resilience, promising a bright future for cooperation.
According to the Legislative Yuan, during the meeting, Han specially prepared Taiwanese snacks for the delegation, including shaved ice, char siu pastry, and brown sugar cake, inviting Vystrčil and the delegation members to taste local Taiwanese cuisine and culture. The atmosphere was warm and interactive. They also exchanged views on food culture, discussing topics such as Taiwanese xiaolongbao, traditional Czech cuisine, and brandy distilling culture.
Han emphasized that in the face of the rapidly changing international situation, democratic nations should support and cooperate with each other. Taiwan will continue to deepen its partnership with like-minded countries such as the Czech Republic to jointly safeguard democratic freedom and regional peace and stability.
Vystrčil stated that the friendship between Taiwan and the Czech Republic, built on democratic values and mutual trust, is precious. He looks forward to continuing to deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation, promoting partnerships in areas such as technology, trade, and talent exchange. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150604