Ukraine's 'Taiwan Friendship Building' Inaugurated; Lin Chia-lung Highlights Aid Achievements
The 'Taiwan Friendship Building' was inaugurated at the UNBROKEN Ecosystem medical campus in Lviv, Ukraine. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the ceremony online, emphasizing Taiwan's concrete achievements in supporting Ukraine's medical reconstruction. The building is a 55-bed rehabilitation center capable of caring for approximately 27,000 patients annually.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 12th) Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the inauguration and plaque-unveiling ceremony of the 'Taiwan Friendship Building' at the UNBROKEN Ecosystem medical campus in Lviv, Ukraine, online yesterday (11th). In his speech, he stated that the Taiwan Friendship Building not only symbolizes the friendship and solidarity between the people of Taiwan and Ukraine but also demonstrates Taiwan's concrete achievements in supporting Ukraine's medical reconstruction and civilian recovery.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) today (12th), Lin Chia-lung said in his speech that since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people have shown strong will and resilience in their commitment to defending the values of freedom and democracy. He noted that Taiwan, facing similar threats of authoritarian aggression, can better understand the situation and needs of the Ukrainian people. Medical care has always been a key focus of Taiwan's aid to Ukraine, and Taiwan will continue to work with international partners to support Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyy expressed gratitude in his speech for the continuous assistance provided by the Taiwanese government and people during Ukraine's wartime hardships, using the phrase 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' to describe Taiwan's steadfast support for Ukraine.
Mayor Sadovyy stated that the Taiwan Friendship Building not only bears witness to the friendship between Taiwan and Ukraine in times of need but also symbolizes the determination of both peoples to pursue hope and reconstruction together. Serving as a rehabilitation center, the Taiwan Friendship Building is equipped with 55 beds and can care for approximately 27,000 patients annually, providing more comprehensive rehabilitation and medical services for war victims.
The MOFA explained that it assisted in the reconstruction of the UNBROKEN Ecosystem medical campus in Lviv in 2024. To recognize Taiwan's support for Ukraine's reconstruction, the Lviv city government named the renovated rehabilitation medical center the 'Taiwan Friendship Building.' In addition to representatives from the Lviv city government and the UNBROKEN medical campus, Taiwan's Representative to Poland, Liu Yung-chien, also attended the ceremony online, jointly witnessing this important achievement of Taiwan-Ukraine cooperation. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150612
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) today (12th), Lin Chia-lung said in his speech that since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people have shown strong will and resilience in their commitment to defending the values of freedom and democracy. He noted that Taiwan, facing similar threats of authoritarian aggression, can better understand the situation and needs of the Ukrainian people. Medical care has always been a key focus of Taiwan's aid to Ukraine, and Taiwan will continue to work with international partners to support Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyy expressed gratitude in his speech for the continuous assistance provided by the Taiwanese government and people during Ukraine's wartime hardships, using the phrase 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' to describe Taiwan's steadfast support for Ukraine.
Mayor Sadovyy stated that the Taiwan Friendship Building not only bears witness to the friendship between Taiwan and Ukraine in times of need but also symbolizes the determination of both peoples to pursue hope and reconstruction together. Serving as a rehabilitation center, the Taiwan Friendship Building is equipped with 55 beds and can care for approximately 27,000 patients annually, providing more comprehensive rehabilitation and medical services for war victims.
The MOFA explained that it assisted in the reconstruction of the UNBROKEN Ecosystem medical campus in Lviv in 2024. To recognize Taiwan's support for Ukraine's reconstruction, the Lviv city government named the renovated rehabilitation medical center the 'Taiwan Friendship Building.' In addition to representatives from the Lviv city government and the UNBROKEN medical campus, Taiwan's Representative to Poland, Liu Yung-chien, also attended the ceremony online, jointly witnessing this important achievement of Taiwan-Ukraine cooperation. (Editor: Chang Chun-mao) 1150612
FAQ
Where is the Taiwan Friendship Building located?
It is located in the UNBROKEN Ecosystem medical campus in Lviv, western Ukraine.
How many beds does the Taiwan Friendship Building have?
It has 55 beds.
What is its annual patient capacity?
It can care for approximately 27,000 patients annually.