Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Paraguayan President to Visit Taiwan on May 7, President Lai to Welcome with Military Honors on May 8
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Paraguayan President Santiago Peña will lead a delegation to Taiwan for a state visit from May 7th to 10th. President Lai Ching-te will welcome him with a military ceremony on May 8th, host a state banquet, and present him with the Order of Brilliant Jade to recognize his contributions to Taiwan-Paraguay relations. This marks Peña's second visit to Taiwan since taking office in August 2023 and his first state visit. During his visit, he will witness the signing of bilateral cooperation documents, visit the Southern Taiwan Science Park, and receive an honorary doctorate from National Taiwan University. A delegation of Paraguayan business representatives will also accompany him to promote economic and trade exchanges.
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TAIPEI, April 30 (CNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, at the invitation of the Taiwanese government, is scheduled to lead a delegation for a state visit to Taiwan from May 7th to 10th. To express the government's courtesy and importance attached to President Peña's visit, President Lai Ching-te will welcome him with a grand military ceremony on May 8th, host a state banquet, and present him with the Order of Brilliant Jade to commend President Peña's contributions to Taiwan-Paraguay diplomatic relations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release tonight stating that this visit marks President Peña's second trip to Taiwan since taking office in August 2023, and his first state visit. The delegation members include Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez, Minister of Industry and Commerce Marco Riquelme, and Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Francisco Javier Giménez, among other government officials.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that during his stay in Taiwan, President Peña will witness the signing ceremony of multiple bilateral cooperation and exchange documents, visit the Southern Taiwan Science Park Administration, and receive an honorary doctorate degree from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, as well as interact with Paraguayan students studying in Taiwan. To strengthen economic and trade exchanges between Taiwan and Paraguay and promote对接 with Taiwanese enterprises, a delegation of representative Paraguayan enterprises will also accompany President Peña to Taiwan to hold a Paraguay investment opportunity briefing, visit relevant Taiwanese businesses, and attend the welcome dinner hosted by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung with President Peña.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Taiwan and Paraguay have maintained diplomatic relations for 69 years, with strong ties and frequent high-level government exchanges. Over the years, both sides have continuously promoted cooperation projects in education, public health, agriculture, and technology to benefit the welfare of their people, with widely recognized results. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to actively promote the "Glorious Allies Project" through its "Comprehensive Diplomacy" policy, combining government and private sector strengths to enhance bilateral economic and trade exchanges and sustainable development, deepening a mutually beneficial and prosperous partnership. (Edited by Su Lung-chi) 1150430
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release tonight stating that this visit marks President Peña's second trip to Taiwan since taking office in August 2023, and his first state visit. The delegation members include Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez, Minister of Industry and Commerce Marco Riquelme, and Secretary-General of the Presidential Office Francisco Javier Giménez, among other government officials.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that during his stay in Taiwan, President Peña will witness the signing ceremony of multiple bilateral cooperation and exchange documents, visit the Southern Taiwan Science Park Administration, and receive an honorary doctorate degree from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, as well as interact with Paraguayan students studying in Taiwan. To strengthen economic and trade exchanges between Taiwan and Paraguay and promote对接 with Taiwanese enterprises, a delegation of representative Paraguayan enterprises will also accompany President Peña to Taiwan to hold a Paraguay investment opportunity briefing, visit relevant Taiwanese businesses, and attend the welcome dinner hosted by Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung with President Peña.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Taiwan and Paraguay have maintained diplomatic relations for 69 years, with strong ties and frequent high-level government exchanges. Over the years, both sides have continuously promoted cooperation projects in education, public health, agriculture, and technology to benefit the welfare of their people, with widely recognized results. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to actively promote the "Glorious Allies Project" through its "Comprehensive Diplomacy" policy, combining government and private sector strengths to enhance bilateral economic and trade exchanges and sustainable development, deepening a mutually beneficial and prosperous partnership. (Edited by Su Lung-chi) 1150430