President Thanks Paraguay for Firm Support of Taiwan, Peña Reaffirms Bilateral Partnership
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed Paraguayan President Santiago Peña with military honors, emphasizing the nearly 70 years of deepening cooperation between the two nations in education, healthcare, and trade. President Peña reaffirmed unwavering support for Taiwan based on shared values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, pledging to continue promoting the bilateral partnership.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 8th) President Lai Ching-te today welcomed Paraguayan President Santiago Peña with military honors, emphasizing that over nearly 70 years of diplomatic relations, the two countries have deepened cooperation in education, healthcare, and economic trade, and look forward to continued mutual support in the future to promote prosperity and development for both sides and globally. President Peña reiterated that Paraguay will continue to support Taiwan based on shared values such as democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, and promote the bilateral partnership.
President Lai welcomed President Peña's delegation with military honors in front of the Presidential Office this morning. Accompanying personnel included Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Vice President of the Control Yuan Lee Hung-chun, Secretary-General to the President Pan Men-an, Secretary-General of the National Security Council Joseph Wu, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung.
In his address, the President stated that this is Peña's (Santiago Peña) fourth visit to Taiwan, which not only demonstrates his high regard for Taiwan but also highlights the solid and profound diplomatic ties between the two countries. He expressed the most sincere welcome and gratitude on behalf of all the people.
He said that Taiwan and Paraguay are partners who uphold the values of democracy, freedom, and human rights. Over nearly 70 years of diplomatic relations, the two countries have upheld the spirit of mutual assistance and trust, worked together to address various challenges, and continuously deepened cooperation in education, healthcare, and economic trade, accumulating fruitful results.
The President particularly thanked Peña and the Paraguayan government for their long-term vocal support for Taiwan in the international arena, firmly supporting Taiwan's international participation. He also expressed hope that the two countries will continue to support each other internationally in the future, shine together, and promote the prosperity and development of both sides and the world.
Peña expressed his most sincere gratitude to the Taiwanese government and people for the warm hospitality and grand courtesy extended to his delegation, which symbolizes the unwavering mutual respect connecting the two countries and the firm will to continuously deepen their diplomatic ties and cooperative relationship.
He said that this visit to Taiwan once again opens new opportunities for dialogue, cooperation, and forward-looking development between the two sides. Paraguay highly values this friendship and reiterates its commitment to continue supporting Taiwan and promoting a strategic partnership based on shared values such as democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.
Peña expressed his wish that this exchange would become a symbol of the long-lasting friendship and fruitful cooperation between the two countries, benefiting the people of Taiwan and Paraguay for present and future generations.
Subsequently, the two heads of state entered the Presidential Office for a bilateral meeting and witnessed the signing of cooperation and exchange documents between the two countries. President Lai will bestow Peña with the "Order of Brilliant Jade" and host a state banquet, recognizing Peña's contributions to the diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Paraguay. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Wen Kuei-hsiang, Taipei, 8th) President Lai Ching-te today welcomed Paraguayan President Santiago Peña with military honors, emphasizing that over nearly 70 years of diplomatic relations, the two countries have deepened cooperation in education, healthcare, and economic trade, and look forward to continued mutual support in the future to promote prosperity and development for both sides and globally. President Peña reiterated that Paraguay will continue to support Taiwan based on shared values such as democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, and promote the bilateral partnership.
President Lai welcomed President Peña's delegation with military honors in front of the Presidential Office this morning. Accompanying personnel included Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, Vice President of the Control Yuan Lee Hung-chun, Secretary-General to the President Pan Men-an, Secretary-General of the National Security Council Joseph Wu, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung.
In his address, the President stated that this is Peña's (Santiago Peña) fourth visit to Taiwan, which not only demonstrates his high regard for Taiwan but also highlights the solid and profound diplomatic ties between the two countries. He expressed the most sincere welcome and gratitude on behalf of all the people.
He said that Taiwan and Paraguay are partners who uphold the values of democracy, freedom, and human rights. Over nearly 70 years of diplomatic relations, the two countries have upheld the spirit of mutual assistance and trust, worked together to address various challenges, and continuously deepened cooperation in education, healthcare, and economic trade, accumulating fruitful results.
The President particularly thanked Peña and the Paraguayan government for their long-term vocal support for Taiwan in the international arena, firmly supporting Taiwan's international participation. He also expressed hope that the two countries will continue to support each other internationally in the future, shine together, and promote the prosperity and development of both sides and the world.
Peña expressed his most sincere gratitude to the Taiwanese government and people for the warm hospitality and grand courtesy extended to his delegation, which symbolizes the unwavering mutual respect connecting the two countries and the firm will to continuously deepen their diplomatic ties and cooperative relationship.
He said that this visit to Taiwan once again opens new opportunities for dialogue, cooperation, and forward-looking development between the two sides. Paraguay highly values this friendship and reiterates its commitment to continue supporting Taiwan and promoting a strategic partnership based on shared values such as democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.
Peña expressed his wish that this exchange would become a symbol of the long-lasting friendship and fruitful cooperation between the two countries, benefiting the people of Taiwan and Paraguay for present and future generations.
Subsequently, the two heads of state entered the Presidential Office for a bilateral meeting and witnessed the signing of cooperation and exchange documents between the two countries. President Lai will bestow Peña with the "Order of Brilliant Jade" and host a state banquet, recognizing Peña's contributions to the diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Paraguay. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150508
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