Chiang Chi-chen Meets Belgian Parliamentary Delegation: Two Nations Share Values of Democracy and Human Rights
Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen met with a delegation from the Belgian Federal House of Representatives, emphasizing that despite geographical distance, the two nations share values of democracy and human rights. He expressed hope for deepening mutual understanding and trust through regular exchanges to promote stable bilateral relations.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Cheng-chung, Taipei, 5th) Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen today met with a delegation from the Belgian Federal House of Representatives at the Legislative Yuan. He stated that although the two countries are geographically distant, they share values of democracy and human rights. He expressed hope for continuously deepening mutual understanding and trust through regular exchanges to promote stable development of bilateral relations, and wished for more Belgian parliamentarians to visit Taiwan in the future.
Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen today met with the Belgian Federal House of Representatives delegation, accompanied by Kuomintang Legislator Niu Hsu-ting, Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lai Hui-yuan, and Taiwan People's Party Legislator Chen Ching-lung.
Chiang Chi-chen stated that Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is home to the headquarters of important international organizations such as the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), giving it critical influence in Europe. He thanked Belgium for its long-term support for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and expressed hope for continued support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in various international organizations in the future.
Chiang Chi-chen pointed out that in recent years, many parliamentary delegations from various European countries have been received. Faced with Taiwan's limited international space, parliamentary diplomacy is even more important. Although Taiwan and Europe are geographically distant, they share values of democracy and human rights. He expressed hope for continuously deepening mutual understanding and trust through regular exchanges to promote stable development of Taiwan-Belgium relations, and wished for more Belgian parliamentarians to visit Taiwan in the future.
Pierre Kompany, Vice Chairman of the Belgian House of Representatives Petitions Committee, stated that Belgium and Taiwan are both small countries that value human rights. Belgium is a hub in Europe, while Taiwan is a democratic model in Asia. Both demonstrate that small countries can also exert significant influence and make concrete contributions to regional and international society.
Niu Hsu-ting mentioned that Taiwan and Belgium share core values such as democracy, freedom, and human rights, and welcomed the deepening of exchanges between the two sides. He also recommended that the delegation experience Taiwanese breakfast in the streets and alleys to feel the local culture. Lai Hui-yuan discussed that Taiwan and Belgium are both committed to deepening democratic values and hoped for long-lasting friendship. Chen Ching-lung stated that he hoped Taiwan could, like Belgium, exert critical influence in the region and looked forward to continuously promoting bilateral relations and friendship through closer parliamentary exchanges. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Cheng-chung, Taipei, 5th) Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen today met with a delegation from the Belgian Federal House of Representatives at the Legislative Yuan. He stated that although the two countries are geographically distant, they share values of democracy and human rights. He expressed hope for continuously deepening mutual understanding and trust through regular exchanges to promote stable development of bilateral relations, and wished for more Belgian parliamentarians to visit Taiwan in the future.
Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen today met with the Belgian Federal House of Representatives delegation, accompanied by Kuomintang Legislator Niu Hsu-ting, Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lai Hui-yuan, and Taiwan People's Party Legislator Chen Ching-lung.
Chiang Chi-chen stated that Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is home to the headquarters of important international organizations such as the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), giving it critical influence in Europe. He thanked Belgium for its long-term support for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA) and expressed hope for continued support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in various international organizations in the future.
Chiang Chi-chen pointed out that in recent years, many parliamentary delegations from various European countries have been received. Faced with Taiwan's limited international space, parliamentary diplomacy is even more important. Although Taiwan and Europe are geographically distant, they share values of democracy and human rights. He expressed hope for continuously deepening mutual understanding and trust through regular exchanges to promote stable development of Taiwan-Belgium relations, and wished for more Belgian parliamentarians to visit Taiwan in the future.
Pierre Kompany, Vice Chairman of the Belgian House of Representatives Petitions Committee, stated that Belgium and Taiwan are both small countries that value human rights. Belgium is a hub in Europe, while Taiwan is a democratic model in Asia. Both demonstrate that small countries can also exert significant influence and make concrete contributions to regional and international society.
Niu Hsu-ting mentioned that Taiwan and Belgium share core values such as democracy, freedom, and human rights, and welcomed the deepening of exchanges between the two sides. He also recommended that the delegation experience Taiwanese breakfast in the streets and alleys to feel the local culture. Lai Hui-yuan discussed that Taiwan and Belgium are both committed to deepening democratic values and hoped for long-lasting friendship. Chen Ching-lung stated that he hoped Taiwan could, like Belgium, exert critical influence in the region and looked forward to continuously promoting bilateral relations and friendship through closer parliamentary exchanges. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150505
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