President Lai's Breakthrough Visit to Eswatini: Lu Shiow-yen Wishes President a Smooth Trip
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen congratulated President Lai Ching-te on his visit to Eswatini. Previously, when the visit was temporarily suspended, she condemned interference and suggested that President Lai seek advice from former President Tsai Ing-wen.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 4th) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, to begin a state visit. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen today told the media that she wished the President a smooth trip.
Lu Shiow-yen attended the opening ceremony of the Waipu District Parent-Child Center this morning. After the ceremony, she was interviewed about President Lai's visit. Lu Shiow-yen said she wished the President a smooth trip.
President Lai was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini, an ally, on April 22, but Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar suddenly revoked the flight permits for the chartered plane, causing the itinerary to be suspended. Lu Shiow-yen previously told the media that she condemned any interference or pressure; she also hoped that national leaders would have the ability to expand international space, and that being trapped in a predicament was not a solution. She "suggested that President Lai might consult former President Tsai Ing-wen to solve the problem."
President Lai led the delegation to Eswatini at 9 a.m. local time on the 2nd to begin a state visit. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 4th) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, to begin a state visit. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen today told the media that she wished the President a smooth trip.
Lu Shiow-yen attended the opening ceremony of the Waipu District Parent-Child Center this morning. After the ceremony, she was interviewed about President Lai's visit. Lu Shiow-yen said she wished the President a smooth trip.
President Lai was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini, an ally, on April 22, but Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar suddenly revoked the flight permits for the chartered plane, causing the itinerary to be suspended. Lu Shiow-yen previously told the media that she condemned any interference or pressure; she also hoped that national leaders would have the ability to expand international space, and that being trapped in a predicament was not a solution. She "suggested that President Lai might consult former President Tsai Ing-wen to solve the problem."
President Lai led the delegation to Eswatini at 9 a.m. local time on the 2nd to begin a state visit. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150504
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