Taiwan and Haiti Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties; Lin Chia-lung: Reflects Strong Partnership
Taiwan and Haiti mark their 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Haiti's Ambassador to Taiwan emphasized the long-standing friendship and shared values between the two nations. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated that this milestone reflects the robust partnership and highlighted cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, public health, and education.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, 30th) Taiwan and Haiti celebrate their 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Haitian Ambassador to Taiwan Roudy Stanley Penn stated at the celebration that Haiti stands with Taiwan on values such as freedom, dignity, and self-determination of the people, wishing for a long-lasting friendship between the two nations. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said that this milestone reflects the strong partnership between the two countries.
Taiwan and Haiti established diplomatic relations on April 25, 1956. The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti hosted a "Haiti-Taiwan 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations" celebration dinner in Taipei today, presided over by Ambassador Penn. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, Director-General of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Han Chih-cheng, and representatives from various diplomatic missions in Taiwan attended.
In his speech, Ambassador Penn pointed out that this friendship is Haiti's longest and most consistent bilateral relationship in Asia, reflecting a long-standing friendship based on democracy, peace, and mutual respect for sovereignty. Haiti's support for Taiwan's participation in the international arena as a sovereign nation has always been consistent, aligning with Haiti's principles and history.
Ambassador Penn emphasized that as the world's first independent black republic, Haiti was born from the pursuit of freedom, human dignity, and people-centered self-determination. Haiti's foreign policy has since inherited these values, contributing uniquely to the global pursuit of freedom.
"In this spirit, we stand with Taiwan," Penn said, wishing that the long-standing friendship between Haiti and Taiwan would continue to thrive and become a source of inspiration for each other.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated in his speech that this milestone reflects the strong partnership between the two countries, sharing values of freedom, human rights, and democratic governance, with "resilience" being a common characteristic of both nations. Since 1956, the two countries have worked together to demonstrate practical cooperation results in agriculture, infrastructure development, public health, and education, which are the cornerstones of their diplomatic ties and contribute to the well-being of their peoples.
Lin Chia-lung emphasized that Haiti has always been one of Taiwan's staunchest allies, standing with Taiwan in the international community, and thanked Haiti for its firm voice in supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations. These actions demonstrate Haiti's determination to promote inclusiveness and universal values. Lin Chia-lung and Ambassador Penn raised a toast, wishing for prosperity and a long-lasting friendship between the two nations. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, 30th) Taiwan and Haiti celebrate their 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. Haitian Ambassador to Taiwan Roudy Stanley Penn stated at the celebration that Haiti stands with Taiwan on values such as freedom, dignity, and self-determination of the people, wishing for a long-lasting friendship between the two nations. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said that this milestone reflects the strong partnership between the two countries.
Taiwan and Haiti established diplomatic relations on April 25, 1956. The Embassy of the Republic of Haiti hosted a "Haiti-Taiwan 70th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations" celebration dinner in Taipei today, presided over by Ambassador Penn. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, Director-General of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Han Chih-cheng, and representatives from various diplomatic missions in Taiwan attended.
In his speech, Ambassador Penn pointed out that this friendship is Haiti's longest and most consistent bilateral relationship in Asia, reflecting a long-standing friendship based on democracy, peace, and mutual respect for sovereignty. Haiti's support for Taiwan's participation in the international arena as a sovereign nation has always been consistent, aligning with Haiti's principles and history.
Ambassador Penn emphasized that as the world's first independent black republic, Haiti was born from the pursuit of freedom, human dignity, and people-centered self-determination. Haiti's foreign policy has since inherited these values, contributing uniquely to the global pursuit of freedom.
"In this spirit, we stand with Taiwan," Penn said, wishing that the long-standing friendship between Haiti and Taiwan would continue to thrive and become a source of inspiration for each other.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung stated in his speech that this milestone reflects the strong partnership between the two countries, sharing values of freedom, human rights, and democratic governance, with "resilience" being a common characteristic of both nations. Since 1956, the two countries have worked together to demonstrate practical cooperation results in agriculture, infrastructure development, public health, and education, which are the cornerstones of their diplomatic ties and contribute to the well-being of their peoples.
Lin Chia-lung emphasized that Haiti has always been one of Taiwan's staunchest allies, standing with Taiwan in the international community, and thanked Haiti for its firm voice in supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations. These actions demonstrate Haiti's determination to promote inclusiveness and universal values. Lin Chia-lung and Ambassador Penn raised a toast, wishing for prosperity and a long-lasting friendship between the two nations. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150430
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