President Lai's Visit to Eswatini Supported by Yilan County Executive Candidates from All Parties
President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini has garnered support from Yilan County Executive candidates across all parties. This indicates a cross-party cooperation in diplomacy and an expectation that diplomatic achievements will contribute to local economies.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Chao-Yu, Yilan, 3rd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, to commence a state visit. Lin Kuo-chang, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Yilan County Executive, expressed high affirmation; Wu Tsung-hsien, the Kuomintang candidate for Yilan County Executive, expressed support; and Chen Wan-hui, the Taiwan People's Party candidate for Yilan County Executive, also viewed it positively.
Lin Kuo-chang stated through text that he highly affirms the efforts of the diplomatic and national security team. Facing the international situation and external pressures, Taiwan has always moved steadily forward, actively engaging with the world, and maintaining a deep and sincere friendship with its ally Eswatini, demonstrating resilient diplomatic toughness.
Lin Kuo-chang pointed out that Yilan is located in an important strategic position facing the Pacific Ocean, serving as one of Taiwan's critical frontlines that bears undeniable responsibility. In the future, whether in local governance or national overall development, he will uphold the same beliefs, adhere to democratic values, and jointly safeguard Taiwan's security and dignity with the people.
Wu Tsung-hsien stated that regarding President Lai representing the nation to visit an ally, he has always maintained a non-partisan stance on diplomacy, expressing respect and support. He sincerely hopes that the Republic of China can have a broader and more substantially influential stage globally, and wishes the visiting team a safe and smooth journey.
Wu Tsung-hsien said that from the perspective of a Yilan County Executive candidate, he also expects future central government diplomatic achievements to further integrate with local industries and transform into local benefits, such as increasing the international export of Yilan's high-quality agricultural and fishery products and introducing tourism business opportunities to Yilan, which would be a more substantial benefit for the local residents.
Chen Wan-hui told the Central News Agency reporter that Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang has already responded to President Lai's visit to Eswatini, and her views are basically the same as Huang Kuo-chang's. As long as this visit can achieve diplomatic breakthroughs, it is a good thing for Taiwan, and she will view it positively.
President Lai arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, for a state visit and met with His Majesty King Mswati III today. The Eswatini government posted on Facebook that during the bilateral meeting, President Lai and King Mswati III jointly witnessed the signing of a "Joint Communiqué." (Editor: Wu Su-Jou) 1150503
(Central News Agency reporter Wang Chao-Yu, Yilan, 3rd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, to commence a state visit. Lin Kuo-chang, the Democratic Progressive Party candidate for Yilan County Executive, expressed high affirmation; Wu Tsung-hsien, the Kuomintang candidate for Yilan County Executive, expressed support; and Chen Wan-hui, the Taiwan People's Party candidate for Yilan County Executive, also viewed it positively.
Lin Kuo-chang stated through text that he highly affirms the efforts of the diplomatic and national security team. Facing the international situation and external pressures, Taiwan has always moved steadily forward, actively engaging with the world, and maintaining a deep and sincere friendship with its ally Eswatini, demonstrating resilient diplomatic toughness.
Lin Kuo-chang pointed out that Yilan is located in an important strategic position facing the Pacific Ocean, serving as one of Taiwan's critical frontlines that bears undeniable responsibility. In the future, whether in local governance or national overall development, he will uphold the same beliefs, adhere to democratic values, and jointly safeguard Taiwan's security and dignity with the people.
Wu Tsung-hsien stated that regarding President Lai representing the nation to visit an ally, he has always maintained a non-partisan stance on diplomacy, expressing respect and support. He sincerely hopes that the Republic of China can have a broader and more substantially influential stage globally, and wishes the visiting team a safe and smooth journey.
Wu Tsung-hsien said that from the perspective of a Yilan County Executive candidate, he also expects future central government diplomatic achievements to further integrate with local industries and transform into local benefits, such as increasing the international export of Yilan's high-quality agricultural and fishery products and introducing tourism business opportunities to Yilan, which would be a more substantial benefit for the local residents.
Chen Wan-hui told the Central News Agency reporter that Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang has already responded to President Lai's visit to Eswatini, and her views are basically the same as Huang Kuo-chang's. As long as this visit can achieve diplomatic breakthroughs, it is a good thing for Taiwan, and she will view it positively.
President Lai arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, for a state visit and met with His Majesty King Mswati III today. The Eswatini government posted on Facebook that during the bilateral meeting, President Lai and King Mswati III jointly witnessed the signing of a "Joint Communiqué." (Editor: Wu Su-Jou) 1150503