President Visits Eswatini, Cho Jung-tai: Proves Taiwan Has Right to Go Global [Video]
President Lai Ching-te visited ally Eswatini, with Premier Cho Jung-tai stating it proves Taiwan's right and freedom to engage globally. Taiwan is committed to persistent diplomatic action, upholding democracy, and contributing to the international community despite external pressures.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Chen, Taoyuan, 2nd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in allied nation Eswatini this evening for a visit. Premier Cho Jung-tai said this proves Taiwan has the right and freedom to go global, and the world is welcoming Taiwan with open arms; the government will continue to demonstrate stable diplomatic dynamism, will not shrink from suppression, and will resolutely uphold democracy.
The President posted on Facebook in the evening, stating that he had arrived in allied nation Eswatini earlier. The visit, originally scheduled for April 22nd, was temporarily postponed due to unexpected external forces. After days of meticulous arrangements by the diplomatic and national security teams, he successfully arrived today. Although a few days late, the people of Eswatini still extended the warmest welcome.
Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony of the National University Games at National Central University this evening. When asked about the matter by the media, he said, "We are very grateful for the long-standing and solid friendship between Eswatini and the Republic of China (Taiwan), which allowed the President to make a successful visit."
Cho Jung-tai said this proves Taiwan has the right and freedom to go global, and the world is welcoming Taiwan with open arms; it will further strengthen confidence in various cooperations with partners who share democratic ideals, and will more resolutely demonstrate the determination to be reliable friends with all international partners.
He said the Republic of China (Taiwan) will continue to demonstrate stable diplomatic dynamism, will not shrink from suppression, and will resolutely uphold democracy; it will more actively participate in the international community, assist allies in achieving prosperous development together, and make necessary and important contributions to the international community. "Please support the government, and the government supports the President. We will successfully complete this matter." (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Chen, Taoyuan, 2nd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in allied nation Eswatini this evening for a visit. Premier Cho Jung-tai said this proves Taiwan has the right and freedom to go global, and the world is welcoming Taiwan with open arms; the government will continue to demonstrate stable diplomatic dynamism, will not shrink from suppression, and will resolutely uphold democracy.
The President posted on Facebook in the evening, stating that he had arrived in allied nation Eswatini earlier. The visit, originally scheduled for April 22nd, was temporarily postponed due to unexpected external forces. After days of meticulous arrangements by the diplomatic and national security teams, he successfully arrived today. Although a few days late, the people of Eswatini still extended the warmest welcome.
Cho Jung-tai attended the opening ceremony of the National University Games at National Central University this evening. When asked about the matter by the media, he said, "We are very grateful for the long-standing and solid friendship between Eswatini and the Republic of China (Taiwan), which allowed the President to make a successful visit."
Cho Jung-tai said this proves Taiwan has the right and freedom to go global, and the world is welcoming Taiwan with open arms; it will further strengthen confidence in various cooperations with partners who share democratic ideals, and will more resolutely demonstrate the determination to be reliable friends with all international partners.
He said the Republic of China (Taiwan) will continue to demonstrate stable diplomatic dynamism, will not shrink from suppression, and will resolutely uphold democracy; it will more actively participate in the international community, assist allies in achieving prosperous development together, and make necessary and important contributions to the international community. "Please support the government, and the government supports the President. We will successfully complete this matter." (Edited by Huang Ming-hsi) 1150502
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