Wu Jyh-jong: Taiwan and Israel Face Challenges Together, Forging Resilience and Strength
Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wu Jyh-jong, stated at Israel's 78th National Day Reception that Taiwan and Israel have jointly faced numerous challenges, including the pandemic and rising regional security tensions, which have forged the resilience and strength of both nations. Israeli Representative to Taiwan, Maya Yaron, expressed gratitude for her three-year posting in Taiwan.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Yang Yao-ru, Taipei, June 11) Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Jyh-jong attended the "Israel's 78th National Day Reception" and stated that Taiwan and Israel have jointly faced many challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the escalating regional security situation, which has forged the resilience and strength of both countries. Israeli Representative Maya Yaron said that she is grateful for her three years in Taiwan, which made her feel at home.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release on June 11, stating that Wu Jyh-jong attended the "Israel's 78th National Day Reception" hosted by the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei on the evening of June 10 on behalf of the ministry. Liao Wan-ju, the wife of Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, also attended to offer congratulations.
Wu stated that Taiwan and Israel have achieved fruitful cooperation in recent years in areas such as trade, technology, innovation, and personnel exchanges, and bilateral relations continue to deepen. He noted that Taiwan's leading position in the semiconductor industry can be combined with Israel's strong innovation energy to create more cooperation opportunities for both sides.
Wu pointed out that over the past few years, Taiwan and Israel have jointly faced many unprecedented challenges, from the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the pressure of the continuously escalating regional security situation. However, it is precisely these difficulties and trials that have forged the resilience and strength of both countries, allowing Taiwan and Israel to continue growing in adversity, move forward hand in hand, and make more like-minded friends.
Wu also thanked the outgoing Representative Maya Yaron for her efforts and contributions in actively deepening substantive bilateral cooperation during her three-year tenure in Taiwan. He also welcomed the incoming Representative Israel Strulov, expressing hope that Taiwan-Israel relations will reach new heights in the future.
In her speech, Maya Yaron thanked Taiwan for its sincere care and substantial support shown when Israel faced challenges and difficulties, highlighting the deep friendship between the two countries. She stated that Taiwan and Israel share core values such as democracy and freedom, and in recent years, the two countries have achieved fruitful exchanges in innovation technology, trade, culture, education, and academia, continuing to deepen cooperation through platforms such as the "InnoVEX 2026" startup exhibition and the "Global Cooperation and Training Framework" (GCTF).
Yaron noted that about 400 Israeli tourists visited Taiwan three years ago, but this number exceeded 10,000 last year, fully demonstrating the increasingly vibrant people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Yaron thanked Taiwan for making her feel at home and said that no matter where she is in the future, she will continue to support the development of Taiwan-Israel relations and promote friendship and cooperation between the two countries. (Editor: Xie Jiazhen) 1150611
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release on June 11, stating that Wu Jyh-jong attended the "Israel's 78th National Day Reception" hosted by the Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei on the evening of June 10 on behalf of the ministry. Liao Wan-ju, the wife of Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, also attended to offer congratulations.
Wu stated that Taiwan and Israel have achieved fruitful cooperation in recent years in areas such as trade, technology, innovation, and personnel exchanges, and bilateral relations continue to deepen. He noted that Taiwan's leading position in the semiconductor industry can be combined with Israel's strong innovation energy to create more cooperation opportunities for both sides.
Wu pointed out that over the past few years, Taiwan and Israel have jointly faced many unprecedented challenges, from the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the pressure of the continuously escalating regional security situation. However, it is precisely these difficulties and trials that have forged the resilience and strength of both countries, allowing Taiwan and Israel to continue growing in adversity, move forward hand in hand, and make more like-minded friends.
Wu also thanked the outgoing Representative Maya Yaron for her efforts and contributions in actively deepening substantive bilateral cooperation during her three-year tenure in Taiwan. He also welcomed the incoming Representative Israel Strulov, expressing hope that Taiwan-Israel relations will reach new heights in the future.
In her speech, Maya Yaron thanked Taiwan for its sincere care and substantial support shown when Israel faced challenges and difficulties, highlighting the deep friendship between the two countries. She stated that Taiwan and Israel share core values such as democracy and freedom, and in recent years, the two countries have achieved fruitful exchanges in innovation technology, trade, culture, education, and academia, continuing to deepen cooperation through platforms such as the "InnoVEX 2026" startup exhibition and the "Global Cooperation and Training Framework" (GCTF).
Yaron noted that about 400 Israeli tourists visited Taiwan three years ago, but this number exceeded 10,000 last year, fully demonstrating the increasingly vibrant people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Yaron thanked Taiwan for making her feel at home and said that no matter where she is in the future, she will continue to support the development of Taiwan-Israel relations and promote friendship and cooperation between the two countries. (Editor: Xie Jiazhen) 1150611
FAQ
When was this reception held?
It was held in Taipei on June 10, 2025.
What is Wu Jyh-jong's position?
He is the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan.
What did Maya Yaron emphasize?
The significant increase in Israeli tourists to Taiwan during her three-year tenure.