President Lai Returns to Taiwan After Foreign Visit, EU Reaffirms Civil Aviation Safety and Predictability
Upon President Lai Ching-te's return to Taiwan after his visit to Eswatini, the European Union (EU) refrained from commenting on the substantive content of the decisions made during the visit, but reaffirmed its strong emphasis on the safe, orderly, and predictable operation of international civil aviation.
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Brussels, May 5 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te successfully returned to Taiwan today after concluding his visit to Eswatini. The European Union stated that it was not appropriate to comment on the substantive content of the decisions made during the visit, but reaffirmed its high regard for the safe, orderly, and predictable operation of international civil aviation.
President Lai's visit to Eswatini, a four-day, three-night state visit, concluded with his return to Taiwan this morning.
An EU spokesperson, in response to CNA, stated that they had noted reports regarding President Lai's visit to Eswatini.
The spokesperson pointed out that the EU was not in a position to comment on the decisions and substantive content made by Eswatini and Taiwan within the framework of their bilateral relations regarding this visit. However, he reiterated that the EU highly values the maintenance of safe, orderly, and predictable operations in international civil aviation within the framework of the "Chicago Convention."
President Lai's visit to Eswatini was originally scheduled for April 22 but was postponed due to the cancellation of flight permits by three African countries. Subsequently, President Lai successfully flew to Eswatini on the King of Eswatini's special plane for a four-day, three-night state visit and returned to Taiwan this morning. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150505
President Lai's visit to Eswatini, a four-day, three-night state visit, concluded with his return to Taiwan this morning.
An EU spokesperson, in response to CNA, stated that they had noted reports regarding President Lai's visit to Eswatini.
The spokesperson pointed out that the EU was not in a position to comment on the decisions and substantive content made by Eswatini and Taiwan within the framework of their bilateral relations regarding this visit. However, he reiterated that the EU highly values the maintenance of safe, orderly, and predictable operations in international civil aviation within the framework of the "Chicago Convention."
President Lai's visit to Eswatini was originally scheduled for April 22 but was postponed due to the cancellation of flight permits by three African countries. Subsequently, President Lai successfully flew to Eswatini on the King of Eswatini's special plane for a four-day, three-night state visit and returned to Taiwan this morning. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150505