Paraguayan President Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Taiwan Tech, Promoting Education to Aid National Transformation
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was awarded an honorary doctorate by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech). President Peña stated that the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology is a crucial strategic investment for Paraguay's transformation, emphasizing the importance of establishing a comprehensive university system and international partnerships for national development through education.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsu Chih-wei, Taipei, 7th) Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was awarded an honorary doctorate by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) today. President Peña stated that the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology is a crucial strategic investment for Paraguay, and that establishing a comprehensive university system and cooperative relationships with international partners is key to Paraguay's transformation.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology held its honorary doctorate degree awarding ceremony today, with Taiwan Tech President Yan Jia-yu presenting the honorary doctorate in management to Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim served as a witness, and Minister of Education Cheng Ying-yao, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi, and Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez, among others, attended the ceremony.
President Peña stated in his speech that this honor does not belong to him alone, but represents the Paraguayan people's continuous pursuit of progress and symbolizes the solid friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay for decades. He participated in the decision-making discussion for the establishment of the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology when he was Minister of Finance in 2017, and now, as President, he is proud to see the plan come to fruition.
He believes that the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology is not just an academic institution, but also a crucial strategic investment for Paraguay. Paraguay is moving towards a direction centered on talent, technology, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and innovation. The key to transformation lies in establishing a comprehensive university system, high-quality research capabilities, and cooperative relationships with international partners. Therefore, cooperation with Taiwan is extremely important, and he looks forward to the continued deepening of Taiwan-Paraguay friendship.
Vice President Hsiao pointed out that President Peña has a solid academic background in finance and economics, and believes that the standard for measuring national strength is not natural resources, but the level of education, thereby promoting Paraguay's development. Taiwan and Paraguay share a close and stable partnership and have launched extensive cooperation projects, among which the investment in education has had a remarkable impact.
Vice President Hsiao also thanked Taiwan Tech for its dedication to the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology project, making the students of the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology an important bridge connecting the two countries. In the future, this solid foundation will continue to be consolidated, high-level education cooperation will be deepened, and areas such as digital transformation, industrial innovation, and key technologies will be expanded, allowing education to become the driving force for national development.
According to Taiwan Tech data, President Peña, who comes from a finance and economics background, has continued to promote Taiwan-Paraguay cooperation since taking office, has spoken out for Taiwan on multiple international occasions, and has actively promoted development plans in education, technology, medical care, and economy and trade. He has long supported the establishment and operation of the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology and has established close ties with Taiwan Tech. Currently, 110 Paraguayan students are studying at Taiwan Tech.
Yan Jia-yu stated that to commend President Peña's outstanding contributions to education and public service and his firm support for Taiwan, Taiwan Tech awarded him an honorary doctorate. Currently, 462 Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology students have studied at Taiwan Tech through exchange programs, and 296 graduates have contributed to Paraguay's industrial development and national construction. He hopes to deepen the friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay through academic cooperation. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsu Chih-wei, Taipei, 7th) Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was awarded an honorary doctorate by National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) today. President Peña stated that the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology is a crucial strategic investment for Paraguay, and that establishing a comprehensive university system and cooperative relationships with international partners is key to Paraguay's transformation.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology held its honorary doctorate degree awarding ceremony today, with Taiwan Tech President Yan Jia-yu presenting the honorary doctorate in management to Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim served as a witness, and Minister of Education Cheng Ying-yao, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi, and Paraguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs Rubén Ramírez, among others, attended the ceremony.
President Peña stated in his speech that this honor does not belong to him alone, but represents the Paraguayan people's continuous pursuit of progress and symbolizes the solid friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay for decades. He participated in the decision-making discussion for the establishment of the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology when he was Minister of Finance in 2017, and now, as President, he is proud to see the plan come to fruition.
He believes that the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology is not just an academic institution, but also a crucial strategic investment for Paraguay. Paraguay is moving towards a direction centered on talent, technology, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and innovation. The key to transformation lies in establishing a comprehensive university system, high-quality research capabilities, and cooperative relationships with international partners. Therefore, cooperation with Taiwan is extremely important, and he looks forward to the continued deepening of Taiwan-Paraguay friendship.
Vice President Hsiao pointed out that President Peña has a solid academic background in finance and economics, and believes that the standard for measuring national strength is not natural resources, but the level of education, thereby promoting Paraguay's development. Taiwan and Paraguay share a close and stable partnership and have launched extensive cooperation projects, among which the investment in education has had a remarkable impact.
Vice President Hsiao also thanked Taiwan Tech for its dedication to the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology project, making the students of the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology an important bridge connecting the two countries. In the future, this solid foundation will continue to be consolidated, high-level education cooperation will be deepened, and areas such as digital transformation, industrial innovation, and key technologies will be expanded, allowing education to become the driving force for national development.
According to Taiwan Tech data, President Peña, who comes from a finance and economics background, has continued to promote Taiwan-Paraguay cooperation since taking office, has spoken out for Taiwan on multiple international occasions, and has actively promoted development plans in education, technology, medical care, and economy and trade. He has long supported the establishment and operation of the Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology and has established close ties with Taiwan Tech. Currently, 110 Paraguayan students are studying at Taiwan Tech.
Yan Jia-yu stated that to commend President Peña's outstanding contributions to education and public service and his firm support for Taiwan, Taiwan Tech awarded him an honorary doctorate. Currently, 462 Taiwan-Paraguay University of Science and Technology students have studied at Taiwan Tech through exchange programs, and 296 graduates have contributed to Paraguay's industrial development and national construction. He hopes to deepen the friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay through academic cooperation. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150507
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