Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang Hosts Polish MPs, Hopes for Deeper Exchanges

(CNA, Taipei, 20th) Legislative Yuan Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang hosted a banquet today for a delegation led by Rafał Komarewicz, Chairman of the Economic Committee of the Sejm (lower house) of the Republic of Poland. Chiang expressed that although Taiwan and Poland are geographically distant, their friendship remains close. He stated that Taiwan and Poland can serve as crucial gateways to Asia and Europe for each other, and he looks forward to the continued deepening of parliamentary exchanges to inject more cooperative momentum into Taiwan-Poland relations. The Legislative Yuan issued a press release today stating that Chiang, accompanied by Lin Chu-yin, head of the Taiwan-Poland Parliamentarians' Friendship Association, KMT legislator Lin Chien-chi, and TPP legislator Tsai Chun-tiao, hosted the banquet for the 9-person delegation led by Komarewicz. Chiang thanked Poland for its long-term, firm support of Taiwan. He noted that despite the great distance, the friendship between the two sides has always been strong, and he hoped the first-time visitors in the delegation could personally experience Taiwan's natural scenery, diverse culture, culinary delights, and the warmth and friendliness of its people. Chiang stated that in recent years, economic, trade, and technological cooperation between Taiwan and Poland has grown steadily, demonstrating the high degree of complementarity between their industries. With Poland's strategic location as a European hub and its deep market potential, he said, Taiwan and Poland can act as vital gateways to Eurasia for one another. He expressed hope for future deepened parliamentary exchanges to further energize Taiwan-Poland relations. Komarewicz pointed out that although the geographical distance between Taiwan and Poland is vast, the actual feeling is as close as flying to the United Kingdom. He emphasized that Taiwan and Poland share core values such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, and that their peoples are equally warm and friendly. He expressed a special hope for Chiang to lead a delegation to Poland in the future, promising a heartfelt reception. Komarewicz mentioned that in mid-June of this year, Poland will host the 'Taiwan Expo in Europe' for the second time, with many EU and Taiwanese companies participating, showcasing a high degree of consensus on deepening Taiwan-Poland cooperation. The Legislative Yuan noted that during the banquet, the two sides also engaged in a broad exchange of views on topics such as Poland's coal mining and energy transition, as well as sports exchanges.