Wu Chih-chung: Taiwan and Somaliland Are Democratic Models, Cooperation to Deepen
At Somaliland's National Day reception on May 18, Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung stated that both Taiwan and Somaliland are models of democratic development in their regions and will continue to deepen cooperation. Somaliland Representative Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal said that he joins Taiwan in celebrating the shared identity and resilient spirit of both nations.
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(CNA, Taipei, May 19, by reporter Yang Yao-ju) The Somaliland Representative Office held a National Day reception on the 18th. In his speech, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Chih-chung stated that Taiwan and Somaliland are both models of democratic development in their respective regions and will continue to deepen cooperation in various fields. Somaliland Representative Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal, in turn, said that he joins Taiwan in celebrating the shared identity, fearlessness, and resilient spirit of both nations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release today stating that Wu Chih-chung was invited to attend the 35th National Day reception of the Republic of Somaliland, hosted by its representative office in Taiwan on the evening of the 18th.
In his speech, Wu, on behalf of the government and people, extended sincere congratulations on the 35th National Day of the Republic of Somaliland and thanked Somaliland for its firm support of Taiwan-Somaliland relations.
Wu stated that Taiwan and Somaliland are both models of democratic development in their regions, sharing values such as freedom and the rule of law. Since the mutual establishment of representative offices in 2020, the two countries have continued to deepen cooperation in areas including healthcare, human resources development, information and communications technology, trade, energy, humanitarian aid, and coast guard affairs, effectively enhancing the well-being of their peoples and their substantive relationship.
Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal stated in his speech that on May 18, 1991, the people of Somaliland made a historic and brave decision to restore their sovereignty. After 35 years of development, Somaliland has become an important democratic model in the Horn of Africa. Taiwan and Somaliland have established a constructive partnership based on mutual respect and shared values.
Galaal said that at this historic moment, the government of Somaliland not only warmly celebrates its 35th anniversary of independence but also joins Taiwan in celebrating the shared identity, fearlessness, and resilient spirit of both nations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release today stating that Wu Chih-chung was invited to attend the 35th National Day reception of the Republic of Somaliland, hosted by its representative office in Taiwan on the evening of the 18th.
In his speech, Wu, on behalf of the government and people, extended sincere congratulations on the 35th National Day of the Republic of Somaliland and thanked Somaliland for its firm support of Taiwan-Somaliland relations.
Wu stated that Taiwan and Somaliland are both models of democratic development in their regions, sharing values such as freedom and the rule of law. Since the mutual establishment of representative offices in 2020, the two countries have continued to deepen cooperation in areas including healthcare, human resources development, information and communications technology, trade, energy, humanitarian aid, and coast guard affairs, effectively enhancing the well-being of their peoples and their substantive relationship.
Mahmoud Adam Jama Galaal stated in his speech that on May 18, 1991, the people of Somaliland made a historic and brave decision to restore their sovereignty. After 35 years of development, Somaliland has become an important democratic model in the Horn of Africa. Taiwan and Somaliland have established a constructive partnership based on mutual respect and shared values.
Galaal said that at this historic moment, the government of Somaliland not only warmly celebrates its 35th anniversary of independence but also joins Taiwan in celebrating the shared identity, fearlessness, and resilient spirit of both nations.