Lin Chia-lung Attends Eswatini ICC Inauguration, President Lai's Address Video Receives Warm Applause
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Eswatini and attended the inauguration of its International Convention Center. This visit showcases Taiwan's presence in the international community despite China's obstructions, and President Lai Ching-te's video message was warmly received.
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(Taipei, April 26, Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju) Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Eswatini and stated on social media today that on the first day, he witnessed the inauguration of the Eswatini International Convention Center with heads of state and representatives from various countries. Furthermore, at the foreign guests' dinner, President Lai sent his blessings via a pre-recorded video; Lin Chia-lung emphasized that successfully attending Eswatini's "double celebration" is the most powerful response to China's malicious obstruction.
Lin Chia-lung visited the Kingdom of Eswatini, an African ally, on the 25th as President's special envoy to attend events such as King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of enthronement, his 58th birthday, and Eswatini's 58th anniversary of independence.
Lin Chia-lung posted on Facebook today, saying that he was honored to represent President Lai Ching-te as a special envoy to attend Eswatini's celebratory events. The delegation arrived in Eswatini in the early hours of the 25th, and after a brief freshening up, immediately began various engagements. Along the way, flags fluttered in the wind, and the atmosphere of national celebration made him deeply feel the warmth and vitality of the Eswatini people.
Lin Chia-lung stated that at the inauguration ceremony of the Eswatini International Convention Center (ICC), King Mswati III invited dignitaries from various countries to jointly witness this major construction project that overcame challenges and was finally completed successfully. The ICC was successfully completed on schedule with the assistance of Taiwan CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc., and will become an important venue for Eswatini to host international conferences and a gateway connecting to the world in the future. Guided by the King, Lin Chia-lung and other dignitaries jointly toured the entire hardware facilities.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that the foreign guests' dinner was also grandly held at the ICC. During the dinner, dignitaries from various countries collectively sang "Happy Birthday" to the King and witnessed the cake-cutting ceremony. The King specially arranged to play President Lai's pre-recorded congratulatory video, conveying Taiwan's most sincere blessings to its ally and thanking Eswatini for its long-term support for Taiwan's participation in the international community. During the video playback, warm applause continuously erupted, which was deeply moving.
Lin Chia-lung emphasized that no matter how China interferes with the normal operation of international civil aviation with political power, politicizes and weaponizes flight information regions, or attempts to obstruct Taiwan's normal exchanges with the international community, it will not make Taiwan bow down, nor will it stop Taiwan. "Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country, and its 23 million people have the right to go out into the world. Any unreasonable blockade and pressure cannot shake Taiwan's determination and will to defend its dignity and connect with the world."
Lin Chia-lung, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government, once again thanked the Kingdom of Eswatini for its firm support, as well as allies, the European Union, the United States, Japan, and many international friends from Central and South America, Oceania, and Africa for openly supporting Taiwan and condemning China's unreasonable actions. In contrast, China and its vassal states' actions of undermining international norms and flight safety have aroused common concern in the international community for maintaining a rules-based international order.
Lin Chia-lung stated, "Virtue is not alone; it is bound to have neighbors." Successfully completing the diplomatic mission entrusted by President Lai and attending Eswatini's "double celebration" is the most powerful response to China's malicious obstruction. The more we face suppression, the less we retreat; the more we are in challenges, the more we must bravely move forward, continue to go out into the world, and advance hand in hand with the world. (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150426
Lin Chia-lung visited the Kingdom of Eswatini, an African ally, on the 25th as President's special envoy to attend events such as King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of enthronement, his 58th birthday, and Eswatini's 58th anniversary of independence.
Lin Chia-lung posted on Facebook today, saying that he was honored to represent President Lai Ching-te as a special envoy to attend Eswatini's celebratory events. The delegation arrived in Eswatini in the early hours of the 25th, and after a brief freshening up, immediately began various engagements. Along the way, flags fluttered in the wind, and the atmosphere of national celebration made him deeply feel the warmth and vitality of the Eswatini people.
Lin Chia-lung stated that at the inauguration ceremony of the Eswatini International Convention Center (ICC), King Mswati III invited dignitaries from various countries to jointly witness this major construction project that overcame challenges and was finally completed successfully. The ICC was successfully completed on schedule with the assistance of Taiwan CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc., and will become an important venue for Eswatini to host international conferences and a gateway connecting to the world in the future. Guided by the King, Lin Chia-lung and other dignitaries jointly toured the entire hardware facilities.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that the foreign guests' dinner was also grandly held at the ICC. During the dinner, dignitaries from various countries collectively sang "Happy Birthday" to the King and witnessed the cake-cutting ceremony. The King specially arranged to play President Lai's pre-recorded congratulatory video, conveying Taiwan's most sincere blessings to its ally and thanking Eswatini for its long-term support for Taiwan's participation in the international community. During the video playback, warm applause continuously erupted, which was deeply moving.
Lin Chia-lung emphasized that no matter how China interferes with the normal operation of international civil aviation with political power, politicizes and weaponizes flight information regions, or attempts to obstruct Taiwan's normal exchanges with the international community, it will not make Taiwan bow down, nor will it stop Taiwan. "Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country, and its 23 million people have the right to go out into the world. Any unreasonable blockade and pressure cannot shake Taiwan's determination and will to defend its dignity and connect with the world."
Lin Chia-lung, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government, once again thanked the Kingdom of Eswatini for its firm support, as well as allies, the European Union, the United States, Japan, and many international friends from Central and South America, Oceania, and Africa for openly supporting Taiwan and condemning China's unreasonable actions. In contrast, China and its vassal states' actions of undermining international norms and flight safety have aroused common concern in the international community for maintaining a rules-based international order.
Lin Chia-lung stated, "Virtue is not alone; it is bound to have neighbors." Successfully completing the diplomatic mission entrusted by President Lai and attending Eswatini's "double celebration" is the most powerful response to China's malicious obstruction. The more we face suppression, the less we retreat; the more we are in challenges, the more we must bravely move forward, continue to go out into the world, and advance hand in hand with the world. (Editor: Su Chih-chung) 1150426