Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan-Eswatini Ironclad Friendship, Mutual Trust Like Family
President Lai Ching-te met with Eswatini's King's Special Envoy Thulisile Dladla, and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung emphasized the 'ironclad friendship' and 'family-like mutual trust' between the two countries. Despite facing pressure from China, Taiwan demonstrates its commitment to deepening relations with Eswatini.
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(Taipei, May 1st, Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-chang) President Lai Ching-te met with Eswatini's King's Special Envoy Thulisile Dladla yesterday. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, who accompanied Dladla to meet President Lai, said that Dladla emphasized 'Taiwan and Eswatini are like family,' which deeply resonated with him. He noted that the 'ironclad friendship' between Taiwan and Eswatini was fully demonstrated during his recent visit to Eswatini, where he felt mutual trust between the two sides.
President Lai yesterday met with Eswatini's King's Special Envoy, Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla. Lin Chia-lung posted on Facebook, stating that he recently visited the Kingdom of Eswatini as President Lai's special envoy to personally convey President Lai and the Taiwanese people's most sincere blessings to King Mswati III. He was delighted that Dladla visited Taiwan as the King's special envoy, delivering a close friendship that spans thousands of miles.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that China uses economic coercion to influence some countries to temporarily revoke flight permits for Taiwan's special planes, leading to forced adjustments of originally planned visits, which showed the outside world the resistance Taiwan faces. In the face of pressure, Taiwan did not retreat; instead, it gained a deeper appreciation for the preciousness and steadfastness of true friendship during difficult times.
Lin Chia-lung stated that when President Lai met Dladla, he once again conveyed to the international community that 'the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign state, and Taiwan belongs to the world.' The people of Taiwan have the right to go out into the world and the right to deepen cooperation with diplomatic allies and like-minded partners. This is Taiwan's right and a fundamental principle that the international community should collectively cherish.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that Dladla's emphasis that Taiwan and Eswatini are 'like family' was deeply moving. This 'ironclad friendship' was fully demonstrated during his visit to Eswatini, whether it was co-attending the opening ceremony of the Eswatini International Convention Center (ICC), a diplomatic dinner, or witnessing the progress of cooperation projects such as the strategic oil storage tank and the Taiwan Industry Innovation Park (TIIP), all of which showed the mutual trust between the two sides.
Lin Chia-lung said that although Taiwan's diplomatic situation is challenging and the path to the world is full of obstacles, the more difficult the times, the more Taiwan needs to proceed steadily and confidently. In the face of unreasonable obstruction, Taiwan will unite even more, allowing the world to see Taiwan's resilience. Taiwan and Eswatini will continue to aim for mutual benefit and shared prosperity, continuously deepening and solidifying their diplomatic relations. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150501
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(Taipei, May 1st, Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-chang) President Lai Ching-te met with Eswatini's King's Special Envoy Thulisile Dladla yesterday. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, who accompanied Dladla to meet President Lai, said that Dladla emphasized 'Taiwan and Eswatini are like family,' which deeply resonated with him. He noted that the 'ironclad friendship' between Taiwan and Eswatini was fully demonstrated during his recent visit to Eswatini, where he felt mutual trust between the two sides.
President Lai yesterday met with Eswatini's King's Special Envoy, Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla. Lin Chia-lung posted on Facebook, stating that he recently visited the Kingdom of Eswatini as President Lai's special envoy to personally convey President Lai and the Taiwanese people's most sincere blessings to King Mswati III. He was delighted that Dladla visited Taiwan as the King's special envoy, delivering a close friendship that spans thousands of miles.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that China uses economic coercion to influence some countries to temporarily revoke flight permits for Taiwan's special planes, leading to forced adjustments of originally planned visits, which showed the outside world the resistance Taiwan faces. In the face of pressure, Taiwan did not retreat; instead, it gained a deeper appreciation for the preciousness and steadfastness of true friendship during difficult times.
Lin Chia-lung stated that when President Lai met Dladla, he once again conveyed to the international community that 'the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign state, and Taiwan belongs to the world.' The people of Taiwan have the right to go out into the world and the right to deepen cooperation with diplomatic allies and like-minded partners. This is Taiwan's right and a fundamental principle that the international community should collectively cherish.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that Dladla's emphasis that Taiwan and Eswatini are 'like family' was deeply moving. This 'ironclad friendship' was fully demonstrated during his visit to Eswatini, whether it was co-attending the opening ceremony of the Eswatini International Convention Center (ICC), a diplomatic dinner, or witnessing the progress of cooperation projects such as the strategic oil storage tank and the Taiwan Industry Innovation Park (TIIP), all of which showed the mutual trust between the two sides.
Lin Chia-lung said that although Taiwan's diplomatic situation is challenging and the path to the world is full of obstacles, the more difficult the times, the more Taiwan needs to proceed steadily and confidently. In the face of unreasonable obstruction, Taiwan will unite even more, allowing the world to see Taiwan's resilience. Taiwan and Eswatini will continue to aim for mutual benefit and shared prosperity, continuously deepening and solidifying their diplomatic relations. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150501
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