President Lai: Taiwanese have the right to go out into the world after returning from Eswatini
President Lai concluded his visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini and returned to Taiwan, emphasizing the Taiwanese people's firm determination to engage with the world. Although the trip was initially obstructed, it highlighted Taiwan's resolve to the world. The President stated that Taiwanese have the right to go out into the world and will participate in international affairs with a steady and responsible attitude.
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(Central News Agency reporter Gao Huaqian, Ye Suping, Taipei, May 5) President Lai concluded his visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini and delivered a speech today, stating that although the trip was once obstructed, it instead allowed the world to see the Taiwanese people's firm determination and will to go out into the world; "Taiwan belongs to the world, Taiwanese are global citizens, and Taiwanese have the right to go out into the world." Peace-loving and free Taiwanese will, with a steady and responsible attitude, provide more participation and contributions on the world stage.
President Lai was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini on April 22, but the trip was postponed due to Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar, three African countries, unexpectedly and without warning canceling flight permits for the special plane. However, the Presidential Office immediately restarted the visit, and President Lai posted on Facebook on the evening of May 2, saying, "I arrived in diplomatic ally Eswatini a little while ago." He said that despite being a few days late, the people of Eswatini still gave him the warmest welcome. (Editor: Su Longqi) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Gao Huaqian, Ye Suping, Taipei, May 5) President Lai concluded his visit to diplomatic ally Eswatini and delivered a speech today, stating that although the trip was once obstructed, it instead allowed the world to see the Taiwanese people's firm determination and will to go out into the world; "Taiwan belongs to the world, Taiwanese are global citizens, and Taiwanese have the right to go out into the world." Peace-loving and free Taiwanese will, with a steady and responsible attitude, provide more participation and contributions on the world stage.
President Lai was originally scheduled to visit Eswatini on April 22, but the trip was postponed due to Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar, three African countries, unexpectedly and without warning canceling flight permits for the special plane. However, the Presidential Office immediately restarted the visit, and President Lai posted on Facebook on the evening of May 2, saying, "I arrived in diplomatic ally Eswatini a little while ago." He said that despite being a few days late, the people of Eswatini still gave him the warmest welcome. (Editor: Su Longqi) 1150505
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