Wu Chih-chung: Taiwan and Israel Both Face Authoritarian Challenges, Hope to Jointly Enhance Defense Resilience
An Israeli parliamentary delegation visited Taiwan, meeting with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung. Both sides expressed hope to enhance defense resilience and deepen cooperation, particularly in AI and high-tech, in the face of common authoritarian challenges.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ru, Taipei, 5th) An inter-party parliamentary delegation from Israel visited Taiwan. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung stated during their reception that their visit during a challenging period in the Middle East demonstrates steadfast support for Taiwan and its importance. He noted that Taiwan and Israel similarly face regional authoritarian challenges and expressed hope that Taiwan would emulate the spirit of "David against Goliath" to enhance defense resilience and deepen cooperation between the two countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this morning stating that Wu Chih-chung received and hosted a dinner for the 5-member "Israeli Knesset Inter-party Parliamentary Delegation" led by former Israeli Parliament Speaker and senior legislator Mickey Levy (also translated as Levi) on the 4th. Both sides exchanged wide-ranging views on the Middle East regional situation, bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and Israel, and high-tech issues with potential for development, such as AI.
Wu Chih-chung said in his remarks that he welcomed the delegation's joint visit to Taiwan amidst the challenging geopolitical environment in the Middle East, demonstrating firm support for Taiwan and high regard for Taiwan-Israel bilateral relations, and reiterated gratitude for the Israeli Knesset's support for Taiwan's international participation.
Wu Chih-chung said that Taiwan and Israel similarly face threats and challenges from regional authoritarianism, and expressed hope that Taiwan would emulate the spirit of "David against Goliath" to enhance national defense resilience and deepen cooperation between the two countries, jointly combating authoritarian coercion.
Levy, in turn, expressed gratitude to the Taiwanese government for the invitation to visit Taiwan, particularly appreciating Taiwan's sincere support for Israel and its people immediately after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which deeply moved him, and the delegation members present also expressed their heartfelt thanks. He looks forward to further promoting cooperation between the two countries in fields such as AI and high-tech through this visit, continuously deepening bilateral relations. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Yao-ru, Taipei, 5th) An inter-party parliamentary delegation from Israel visited Taiwan. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung stated during their reception that their visit during a challenging period in the Middle East demonstrates steadfast support for Taiwan and its importance. He noted that Taiwan and Israel similarly face regional authoritarian challenges and expressed hope that Taiwan would emulate the spirit of "David against Goliath" to enhance defense resilience and deepen cooperation between the two countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this morning stating that Wu Chih-chung received and hosted a dinner for the 5-member "Israeli Knesset Inter-party Parliamentary Delegation" led by former Israeli Parliament Speaker and senior legislator Mickey Levy (also translated as Levi) on the 4th. Both sides exchanged wide-ranging views on the Middle East regional situation, bilateral cooperation between Taiwan and Israel, and high-tech issues with potential for development, such as AI.
Wu Chih-chung said in his remarks that he welcomed the delegation's joint visit to Taiwan amidst the challenging geopolitical environment in the Middle East, demonstrating firm support for Taiwan and high regard for Taiwan-Israel bilateral relations, and reiterated gratitude for the Israeli Knesset's support for Taiwan's international participation.
Wu Chih-chung said that Taiwan and Israel similarly face threats and challenges from regional authoritarianism, and expressed hope that Taiwan would emulate the spirit of "David against Goliath" to enhance national defense resilience and deepen cooperation between the two countries, jointly combating authoritarian coercion.
Levy, in turn, expressed gratitude to the Taiwanese government for the invitation to visit Taiwan, particularly appreciating Taiwan's sincere support for Israel and its people immediately after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which deeply moved him, and the delegation members present also expressed their heartfelt thanks. He looks forward to further promoting cooperation between the two countries in fields such as AI and high-tech through this visit, continuously deepening bilateral relations. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150505
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