Joseph Wu Meets Australian Parliamentary Delegation, Hopes to Deepen Cooperation in Energy Security and Other Areas
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu met with a visiting Australian parliamentary delegation, expressing a desire to deepen cooperation in offshore wind power, hydrogen energy, energy security, and reliable supply chains. Australian parliamentarians emphasized that Taiwan's challenges are crucial for regional peace.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-Ju, Taipei, 30th) An Australian bipartisan parliamentary delegation is visiting Taiwan. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu stated that Taiwan and Australia can deepen cooperation in areas such as offshore wind power, hydrogen energy, energy security, and reliable supply chains. Representative Dan Tehan emphasized that the challenges faced by Taiwan are critical for regional peace and stability.
Joseph Wu posted on Facebook that on the 29th, he hosted a dinner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Australian bipartisan parliamentary delegation led jointly by Senator Carol Brown and Representative Dan Tehan. The two sides had in-depth discussions on issues such as Indo-Pacific security, economic and trade cooperation, and Taiwan's international participation.
Joseph Wu pointed out that in March this year, he visited Tuvalu, a diplomatic ally, as a special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, and made brief stops in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. He deeply felt the freedom, openness, and vitality of Australian society and believes that the friendship between Taiwan and Australia is built on shared values and substantive cooperation.
Joseph Wu stated that Taiwan is Australia's 8th largest trading partner and 6th largest export market, and Australia is an important source of energy and mineral supply for Taiwan. Faced with global supply chain restructuring and net-zero transformation, both sides have room for further deepening cooperation in offshore wind power, hydrogen energy, energy security, and reliable supply chains.
Joseph Wu noted on Facebook that Senator Brown mentioned during the dinner that Taiwan is a very important economic and strategic partner for Australia, and she looks forward to further strengthening Taiwan-Australia relations through exchanges. Representative Tehan emphasized that the challenges faced by Taiwan "are not just Taiwan's own business," but also concern the peace, stability, and security of the region.
Joseph Wu, on behalf of the government, thanked the Australian Parliament for its long-term support for Taiwan's international participation, including suggesting that the Australian government assist Taiwan in joining the CPTPP and calling for the promotion of a "Taiwan-Australia Free Trade Agreement." The Australian Senate even passed a motion supporting Taiwan, pointing out that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not determine Taiwan's status nor establish China's sovereignty over Taiwan.
Joseph Wu emphasized that in the face of changes in the regional situation, Taiwan will continue to support each other and deepen cooperation with Australia and like-minded countries, allowing the shared values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law to become an important force in safeguarding peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (Edited by Su Chih-Chung) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-Ju, Taipei, 30th) An Australian bipartisan parliamentary delegation is visiting Taiwan. Foreign Minister Joseph Wu stated that Taiwan and Australia can deepen cooperation in areas such as offshore wind power, hydrogen energy, energy security, and reliable supply chains. Representative Dan Tehan emphasized that the challenges faced by Taiwan are critical for regional peace and stability.
Joseph Wu posted on Facebook that on the 29th, he hosted a dinner at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Australian bipartisan parliamentary delegation led jointly by Senator Carol Brown and Representative Dan Tehan. The two sides had in-depth discussions on issues such as Indo-Pacific security, economic and trade cooperation, and Taiwan's international participation.
Joseph Wu pointed out that in March this year, he visited Tuvalu, a diplomatic ally, as a special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, and made brief stops in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. He deeply felt the freedom, openness, and vitality of Australian society and believes that the friendship between Taiwan and Australia is built on shared values and substantive cooperation.
Joseph Wu stated that Taiwan is Australia's 8th largest trading partner and 6th largest export market, and Australia is an important source of energy and mineral supply for Taiwan. Faced with global supply chain restructuring and net-zero transformation, both sides have room for further deepening cooperation in offshore wind power, hydrogen energy, energy security, and reliable supply chains.
Joseph Wu noted on Facebook that Senator Brown mentioned during the dinner that Taiwan is a very important economic and strategic partner for Australia, and she looks forward to further strengthening Taiwan-Australia relations through exchanges. Representative Tehan emphasized that the challenges faced by Taiwan "are not just Taiwan's own business," but also concern the peace, stability, and security of the region.
Joseph Wu, on behalf of the government, thanked the Australian Parliament for its long-term support for Taiwan's international participation, including suggesting that the Australian government assist Taiwan in joining the CPTPP and calling for the promotion of a "Taiwan-Australia Free Trade Agreement." The Australian Senate even passed a motion supporting Taiwan, pointing out that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 did not determine Taiwan's status nor establish China's sovereignty over Taiwan.
Joseph Wu emphasized that in the face of changes in the regional situation, Taiwan will continue to support each other and deepen cooperation with Australia and like-minded countries, allowing the shared values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law to become an important force in safeguarding peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (Edited by Su Chih-Chung) 1150430
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