President: Taiwan-Eswatini Largest Cooperation, Strategic Oil Reserves and Industrial Innovation Park Hold Strategic Significance
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, during his visit to Eswatini, emphasized that the "Strategic Oil Reserves" and "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park" are the largest and most strategically significant cooperation projects since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 3rd) President Lai Ching-te is currently visiting Eswatini. Today, during a briefing on the "Strategic Oil Reserves" and the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park," he stated that these two cooperation projects are the largest and most strategically significant initiatives since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, marking an important milestone as Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation enters its next stage.
The Presidential Office issued a press release stating that President Lai, on the morning of the 3rd local time in Eswatini (Taipei afternoon of the same day), visited the Royal Science and Technology Park to receive briefings from the Overseas Investment and Development Corporation and Taiwan CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc. on the "Strategic Oil Reserves" and the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park (TIIP)" respectively.
The President stated that these are the largest and most strategically significant cooperation projects since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, symbolizing a joint stride towards a brighter and more prosperous future. He sincerely thanked King Mswati III, the Government and people of Eswatini for their full trust and strong support for Taiwan.
The President pointed out that the "Strategic Oil Reserves" represent energy security and national resilience in response to risks and crises, while the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park" represents future industrial layout and development hopes. The former safeguards stability, and the latter creates growth, marking an important milestone as Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation enters its next stage.
The President believes that in the face of rapid changes in the international situation, the reorganization of global supply chains, the challenges of climate change, and the wave of artificial intelligence, trustworthy partnerships are more important than ever. And Taiwan is a reliable and resilient partner for Eswatini.
The President mentioned that Eswatini is Taiwan's steadfast ally in Africa and an important gateway for Taiwanese businesses to enter Africa. He looks forward to continuously deepening economic and trade cooperation with Eswatini. Through the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park," he hopes to attract more Taiwanese enterprises to invest in Eswatini and cultivate talent, driving employment and promoting more local enterprises to integrate into global supply chains, thereby enhancing Eswatini's national economic resilience.
The President thanked Taiwanese businesspeople striving in Africa, working hard to let the world see Taiwan's strength. Wherever Taiwan's industry goes, Taiwan's strength extends; wherever Taiwanese businesspeople's footsteps reach, Taiwan's friendship is sown. In the future, Taiwan and Eswatini will continue to strengthen cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, agricultural processing, digital transformation, and talent cultivation, promoting industrial upgrading and diversified economic development. Furthermore, Taiwan hopes to work with Eswatini to explore the African market and jointly create greater economic value.
The President emphasized that Taiwan needs the world, and the world also needs Taiwan. Taiwan hopes to walk into the world hand-in-hand with Eswatini, and Taiwan will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Eswatini and like-minded partners with its three major advantages of "value, resilience, and technology," building a safer and more trustworthy supply chain system and partnership.
The President pointed out that truly profound friendships are realized through one cooperation outcome after another. He believes that with the joint efforts of Taiwan and Eswatini in the future, energy security will be more stable and industries will be more developed. He hopes to move forward hand-in-hand, letting the prosperous future of both countries shine in the world.
Subsequently, the President proceeded to the third-floor open-air observation deck to overlook the panorama of the first phase of the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park," listening to Mr. Tsai Chin-yao, manager of Taiwan CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc., explain the planning of various factory areas in the park. (Edited by Lin Ke-lun, Lin Xing-meng) 1150503
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 3rd) President Lai Ching-te is currently visiting Eswatini. Today, during a briefing on the "Strategic Oil Reserves" and the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park," he stated that these two cooperation projects are the largest and most strategically significant initiatives since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, marking an important milestone as Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation enters its next stage.
The Presidential Office issued a press release stating that President Lai, on the morning of the 3rd local time in Eswatini (Taipei afternoon of the same day), visited the Royal Science and Technology Park to receive briefings from the Overseas Investment and Development Corporation and Taiwan CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc. on the "Strategic Oil Reserves" and the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park (TIIP)" respectively.
The President stated that these are the largest and most strategically significant cooperation projects since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, symbolizing a joint stride towards a brighter and more prosperous future. He sincerely thanked King Mswati III, the Government and people of Eswatini for their full trust and strong support for Taiwan.
The President pointed out that the "Strategic Oil Reserves" represent energy security and national resilience in response to risks and crises, while the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park" represents future industrial layout and development hopes. The former safeguards stability, and the latter creates growth, marking an important milestone as Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation enters its next stage.
The President believes that in the face of rapid changes in the international situation, the reorganization of global supply chains, the challenges of climate change, and the wave of artificial intelligence, trustworthy partnerships are more important than ever. And Taiwan is a reliable and resilient partner for Eswatini.
The President mentioned that Eswatini is Taiwan's steadfast ally in Africa and an important gateway for Taiwanese businesses to enter Africa. He looks forward to continuously deepening economic and trade cooperation with Eswatini. Through the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park," he hopes to attract more Taiwanese enterprises to invest in Eswatini and cultivate talent, driving employment and promoting more local enterprises to integrate into global supply chains, thereby enhancing Eswatini's national economic resilience.
The President thanked Taiwanese businesspeople striving in Africa, working hard to let the world see Taiwan's strength. Wherever Taiwan's industry goes, Taiwan's strength extends; wherever Taiwanese businesspeople's footsteps reach, Taiwan's friendship is sown. In the future, Taiwan and Eswatini will continue to strengthen cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, agricultural processing, digital transformation, and talent cultivation, promoting industrial upgrading and diversified economic development. Furthermore, Taiwan hopes to work with Eswatini to explore the African market and jointly create greater economic value.
The President emphasized that Taiwan needs the world, and the world also needs Taiwan. Taiwan hopes to walk into the world hand-in-hand with Eswatini, and Taiwan will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Eswatini and like-minded partners with its three major advantages of "value, resilience, and technology," building a safer and more trustworthy supply chain system and partnership.
The President pointed out that truly profound friendships are realized through one cooperation outcome after another. He believes that with the joint efforts of Taiwan and Eswatini in the future, energy security will be more stable and industries will be more developed. He hopes to move forward hand-in-hand, letting the prosperous future of both countries shine in the world.
Subsequently, the President proceeded to the third-floor open-air observation deck to overlook the panorama of the first phase of the "Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park," listening to Mr. Tsai Chin-yao, manager of Taiwan CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc., explain the planning of various factory areas in the park. (Edited by Lin Ke-lun, Lin Xing-meng) 1150503
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