President Lai Returns from Eswatini Visit, to Deliver Airport Address Upon Arrival in Taiwan
President Lai Ching-te has returned to Taiwan after visiting ally Eswatini. During his trip, agreements were signed and major projects were inspected. He is scheduled to deliver an address at Taoyuan Airport upon his return.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 5th) President Lai Ching-te has returned to Taiwan today after visiting ally Eswatini. Both his departure and return for this trip were highly confidential. The Presidential Office issued a press notice this morning stating that President Lai will deliver a 'State Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini' return address at Taoyuan Airport at 10:40 AM.
President Lai was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini on April 22nd, but the trip was temporarily postponed due to the unexpected and unwarranted cancellation of special flight permits by three African nations: Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar.
However, the Presidential Office promptly reactivated the visit schedule. President Lai suddenly posted on Facebook on the evening of May 2nd, stating, 'I arrived in ally Eswatini a short while ago.' He mentioned that despite a few days' delay, the people of Eswatini still extended the warmest and most enthusiastic welcome.
During his visit to Eswatini, President Lai held head-of-state talks with King Mswati III, witnessed the signing ceremony of the 'Agreement on Customs Mutual Assistance between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini,' and signed a joint communiqué. President Lai also received briefings on the 'strategic oil storage facility' and the 'Taiwan Industry Innovation Park' (TIIP). These two cooperation projects are the largest and most strategically significant plans since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
President Lai also paid a visit to H.M. Queen Mother Ntombi Tfwala and toured the International Convention Center accompanied by King Mswati III. Furthermore, he attended the King's state banquet and enjoyed theatrical cultural performances and fireworks. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 5th) President Lai Ching-te has returned to Taiwan today after visiting ally Eswatini. Both his departure and return for this trip were highly confidential. The Presidential Office issued a press notice this morning stating that President Lai will deliver a 'State Visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini' return address at Taoyuan Airport at 10:40 AM.
President Lai was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini on April 22nd, but the trip was temporarily postponed due to the unexpected and unwarranted cancellation of special flight permits by three African nations: Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar.
However, the Presidential Office promptly reactivated the visit schedule. President Lai suddenly posted on Facebook on the evening of May 2nd, stating, 'I arrived in ally Eswatini a short while ago.' He mentioned that despite a few days' delay, the people of Eswatini still extended the warmest and most enthusiastic welcome.
During his visit to Eswatini, President Lai held head-of-state talks with King Mswati III, witnessed the signing ceremony of the 'Agreement on Customs Mutual Assistance between the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini,' and signed a joint communiqué. President Lai also received briefings on the 'strategic oil storage facility' and the 'Taiwan Industry Innovation Park' (TIIP). These two cooperation projects are the largest and most strategically significant plans since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
President Lai also paid a visit to H.M. Queen Mother Ntombi Tfwala and toured the International Convention Center accompanied by King Mswati III. Furthermore, he attended the King's state banquet and enjoyed theatrical cultural performances and fireworks. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150505
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