立法院韓國瑜院長於本（11月6）日中午，在「中華民國與馬紹爾群島暨貝里斯國會議員友好聯誼會」會長盧縣一委員、民主進步黨郭昱晴委員、台灣民眾黨劉書彬委員、張裕榮副秘書長等人陪同下，款宴「馬紹爾群島共和國國會議長瓦西（Brenson S. Wase）閣下伉儷訪問團」一行，馬紹爾共和國大使館卡蒂爾（Anjanette Kattil）大使、外交部甄國清主任秘書等亦陪同出席。
At noon today (November 6), Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) hosted a luncheon in honor of a delegation led by Honorable Brenson S. Wase, Speaker of the Nitijela (parliament) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Mrs. Wase. They were joined by KMT Legislator Dr. Lu Hsien-Yi, chair of the Taiwan-Marshall Islands-Belize Parliamentary Friendship Association; DPP Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching; TPP Legislator Dr. Liu Shu-Pin; and Deputy Secretary General Dr. Chang Yu-Jung. Also in attendance were Ambassador Anjanette Kattil of the Marshall Islands and Secretary General Daniel Kuo-Ching Chen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
瓦西議長伉儷一行抵達立法院時，韓院長偕跨黨派委員在立法院大門前親迎，並由盧縣一委員獻花予議長夫人，嗣陪同訪賓一行進入會場。韓院長首先邀請瓦西議長於貴賓簽名簿上簽名留念後，代表立法院誠摯歡迎瓦西議長再次來訪，並表示台馬自1998年建交以來，28年間始終維持深厚友誼，感謝馬國長期在國際場合堅定支持台灣，為台灣發聲。欣見台馬雙方在漁業、教育及醫療等領域合作成果豐碩，此次立法院三黨委員共同出席接待，充分展現我國國會跨黨派對台馬邦誼的重視，期盼訪團此行順利愉快，兩國未來持續深化雙邊合作與交流。
Upon the arrival of Speaker Wase, Mrs. Wase, and the delegation at the Legislative Yuan, President Han and legislators across party lines greeted them at the main entrance. Legislator Lu presented a bouquet to Mrs. Wase before the delegation was escorted to the venue. After inviting Speaker Wase to sign the guestbook for distinguished visitors, President Han extended a sincere welcome to Speaker Wase on his return visit and noted that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands in 1998, the two countries have maintained a close friendship over the last 28 years. He expressed gratitude for the Marshall Islands’ longstanding support for Taiwan in international forums. President Han acknowledged the fruitful results of bilateral cooperation in fisheries, education, and healthcare. He remarked that the joint reception by legislators from all three parties in the Legislative Yuan demonstrated the importance placed by Taiwan’s legislature on the diplomatic friendship between the two countries across party lines. He wished the delegation a smooth and enjoyable visit and expressed hope that both countries would continue to deepen bilateral cooperation and exchanges in the future.
瓦西議長致詞時，首先代表馬國國會及人民感謝韓院長與立法院的熱情接待，並表示台馬邦誼奠基於互信、民主價值，以及對團結合作的堅定承諾。馬國國會近期一致通過兩項決議案，分別紀念台馬建交28週年，以及重申支持台灣有意義參與聯合國及相關國際組織。他強調，台灣2,350萬人民的聲音值得國際社會聽見。瓦西議長另感謝台灣長期提供各項協助，特別是支持馬國國會大廈新建工程。該建築不僅是國會的新據點，更象徵民主韌性與兩國歷久彌堅的邦誼，誠摯邀請韓院長於2027年1月出席新國會大廈啟用典禮，共同見證重要里程碑。
In his remarks, Speaker Wase began by thanking President Han and the Legislative Yuan for their warm hospitality on behalf of the Nitijela and the Marshallese people. He stated that the diplomatic friendship between the two countries is founded on mutual trust, democratic values, and a firm commitment to unity and cooperation. He shared that the Nitijela recently unanimously passed two resolutions: one commemorating the 28th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands, and the other reaffirming support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations and related international organizations. He stressed that the voices of Taiwan’s 23.5 million people deserve to be heard by the international community. Speaker Wase also thanked Taiwan for its longstanding assistance in various areas, particularly its support for the construction of the new Nitijela building. He noted that the building would not only serve as a new home for the Nitijela, but also as a symbol of democratic resilience and the enduring diplomatic ties between the two countries. He cordially invited President Han to attend the building's inauguration ceremony in January 2027 to witness this important milestone.
雙方於合影後即前往宴會廳展開午宴。席間，瓦西議長特別應詢介紹馬國國旗意涵，並特別感謝韓院長準備代表馬國國旗顏色藍、白、橘的桌花，歡迎訪團。瓦西議長進一步感謝台灣在教育、醫療及農業等領域的長期協助，尤其肯定台灣協助馬國人才培育，以及各項關乎人民生活的基礎建設。他指出，雙方在航空運輸及漁業等領域仍有廣泛合作空間，並表示返國後將推動國會通過相關決議，表達對台灣立法院長期支持的感謝。韓院長亦回應介紹我國國旗的象徵意義，並表示期待明年1月籌組立法院跨黨派訪問團前往馬紹爾群島共和國，與馬國友人共同慶祝國會大廈落成，見證兩國深厚的邦誼。
Following a group photo, they proceeded to the banquet hall for the luncheon. During the meal, Speaker Wase explained the significance of the Marshallese national flag in response to a question. He expressed special gratitude to President Han for welcoming the delegation with floral centerpieces on the table in blue, white, and orange, the colors of the Marshallese national flag. Speaker Wase further thanked Taiwan for its longstanding assistance in education, healthcare, and agriculture, especially its support for talent development and infrastructure projects that directly affect people’s daily lives. He pointed out that there remains significant room for cooperation in air transportation and fisheries. He noted that upon his return, he would push for the passage of a relevant resolution in the Nitijela to express gratitude for the Legislative Yuan’s long-running support. In response, President Han also explained the symbolism of the Republic of China’s national flag. He expressed the hope of organizing a cross-party Legislative Yuan delegation to visit the Republic of the Marshall Islands next January, joining the Marshallese friends in celebrating the completion of the new Nitijela building, a testament to the deep diplomatic friendship between the two nations.
午宴期間，雙方續就各項議題交換意見。盧縣一委員強調雙方南島語系的連結，期盼進一步推動交流與合作；郭昱晴委員肯定雙方在醫療及人才培育方面的合作；劉書彬委員關心馬國因應氣候變遷等相關政策。雙方討論熱絡，氣氛溫馨友好。午宴歷時約80分鐘，在韓院長與瓦西議長交換象徵兩國深厚友誼的紀念品下，劃下圓滿句點。（2026/11/06）
During the luncheon, both sides continued to exchange views on various topics. Legislator Lu emphasized the Austronesian linguistic ties between the two nations and looked forward to expanding exchanges and cooperation. Legislator Kuo commended the bilateral cooperation in healthcare and talent cultivation. Legislator Liu expressed interest in policies concerning climate change in the Marshall Islands. The discussion was lively, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. The luncheon lasted approximately 80 minutes and concluded successfully after President Han and Speaker Wase exchanged commemorative gifts symbolizing the close bilateral ties between the two nations. (2026/11/06)
