President Han meets a parliamentary delegation from Romania
President Daniel K.Y. Han: “I want to thank Mr. Cǎtǎlin-Daniel Fenechiu, chair of the Romania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group for his support to Taiwan’s participation in World Health Assembly. Hope various exchanges between Taiwan and Romania will be further enhanced.”
On the afternoon of March 27th, President Han met the seven-member parliamentary delegation from Romania. In attendance were Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, Legislator Chen Kuan-ting, who is also the chairman of Taiwan-the Balkans Nine Countries Parliamentary Friendship Association, KMT Legislator Niu Hsu-ting, Taiwan People’s Party Whip Huang Kuo-chang, Secretary General Chester Wan-lai Chou, International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin, Deputy Minister Kelly Wu-chiao Hsieh and European Affairs Department Director General Eric Jiun-yaw Huang form the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After President Han extended a warm welcome to the delegation and invited attending legislators and delegation members for group photos, bilateral meeting started. President Han stated that this marked the first time in this term of Legislative Yuan to welcome parliamentary delegation from Romania. He gave special thanks to the Romania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group Chair Cǎtǎlin-Daniel Fenechiu for his longstanding support for Taiwan’s international participation and for joint signature to support Taiwan’s participation in World Health Assembly for years.
Chair Fenechiu shared with President Han that Taiwan had enjoyed closer relations with Romania over years. He was delighted to see the increasing interaction between parliamentarians between Taiwan and Romania. He hoped that both sides could continue to enhance mutual understanding, define the priorities for cooperation and development goals to expand exchanges in all domains. He continued to state that he was deeply touched when he first visited Taiwan six years ago to encourage the international community to support Taiwan. He said that most of the parliamentarians of the delegation paid their first visit to Taiwan. He believed that they would appreciate the beauty of Taiwan. In the future, they would work hand in hand with Taiwan to further increase its visibility in the world. In addition, Taiwan is an outstanding role model for economic development. He believed that the Balkan countries are willing to deepen exchanges with Taiwan. He hoped that this friendship and cooperation will serve as the staunch support for Taiwan in the international community.
Chair Fenechiu gave special thanks to Taipei Representative Office in Bratislava Ambassador Lee Nan-yang for actively promoting bilateral exchanges. He also thanked Taiwan for assisting Ukraine through National Association of the Romanian Bars, proving that Taiwan could work with Romania to bring more assistance to countries in need around the world. He was committed to continued support to Taiwan as a steadfast friend.
Vice President Chiang agreed that there is still an ample room for exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and Romania. Despite of the fact that the two sides are geographically distant from each other, they share many similarities such as shared values, industrial development path, future development direction. He hoped that through parliamentary diplomacy, both sides can increase cooperation in all domains.
During bilateral exchanges, Legislator Chen Kuan-ting stated that the development of the Balkan countries will inevitably influence the world. He hoped that both sides can strengthen exchanges and cooperation in regional security and peace. Legislator Niu Hsu-Ting asked about the ways to levy carbon tax in Romania. Chair Fenechiu responded by saying that Romania had promoted carbon reduction policy way before the European Union promoted Green New Deal with outstanding achievements, including replacing coal with natural gas. Nowadays, green energy has accounted for 25% and will be 55% before 2030. TPP Whip Huang Kuo-chang expressed views on the government systems of the two countries and welcomed future parliamentary exchanges.
Both sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues such as democratic development, energy environment, regional security, human rights and rule of law. The meeting lasted for about 50 minutes in an amicable vibe. Chair Fenechiu invited President Han to lead a delegation to Romania in an appropriate time. The meeting was concluded after exchange of gifts.
Delegation List:
1.Chair of the Romania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group Cătălin-Daniel FENECHIU）
2.Romanian Senator Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ）
3.Members of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies Ștefan MUSOIU）
4.Members of the Romanian Chamber of DeputiesIulian-Alexandru MURARU
5.Members of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies Zoltan MIKLOS）
6.Chair of Association for the Promotion of Economic and Cultural Exchanges with Taiwan (ROTA) Constantin DAMOV
7.Senior Policy Advisor Ludovic BALASCO）
On the afternoon of March 27th, President Han met the seven-member parliamentary delegation from Romania. In attendance were Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, Legislator Chen Kuan-ting, who is also the chairman of Taiwan-the Balkans Nine Countries Parliamentary Friendship Association, KMT Legislator Niu Hsu-ting, Taiwan People’s Party Whip Huang Kuo-chang, Secretary General Chester Wan-lai Chou, International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin, Deputy Minister Kelly Wu-chiao Hsieh and European Affairs Department Director General Eric Jiun-yaw Huang form the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
After President Han extended a warm welcome to the delegation and invited attending legislators and delegation members for group photos, bilateral meeting started. President Han stated that this marked the first time in this term of Legislative Yuan to welcome parliamentary delegation from Romania. He gave special thanks to the Romania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group Chair Cǎtǎlin-Daniel Fenechiu for his longstanding support for Taiwan’s international participation and for joint signature to support Taiwan’s participation in World Health Assembly for years.
Chair Fenechiu shared with President Han that Taiwan had enjoyed closer relations with Romania over years. He was delighted to see the increasing interaction between parliamentarians between Taiwan and Romania. He hoped that both sides could continue to enhance mutual understanding, define the priorities for cooperation and development goals to expand exchanges in all domains. He continued to state that he was deeply touched when he first visited Taiwan six years ago to encourage the international community to support Taiwan. He said that most of the parliamentarians of the delegation paid their first visit to Taiwan. He believed that they would appreciate the beauty of Taiwan. In the future, they would work hand in hand with Taiwan to further increase its visibility in the world. In addition, Taiwan is an outstanding role model for economic development. He believed that the Balkan countries are willing to deepen exchanges with Taiwan. He hoped that this friendship and cooperation will serve as the staunch support for Taiwan in the international community.
Chair Fenechiu gave special thanks to Taipei Representative Office in Bratislava Ambassador Lee Nan-yang for actively promoting bilateral exchanges. He also thanked Taiwan for assisting Ukraine through National Association of the Romanian Bars, proving that Taiwan could work with Romania to bring more assistance to countries in need around the world. He was committed to continued support to Taiwan as a steadfast friend.
Vice President Chiang agreed that there is still an ample room for exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and Romania. Despite of the fact that the two sides are geographically distant from each other, they share many similarities such as shared values, industrial development path, future development direction. He hoped that through parliamentary diplomacy, both sides can increase cooperation in all domains.
During bilateral exchanges, Legislator Chen Kuan-ting stated that the development of the Balkan countries will inevitably influence the world. He hoped that both sides can strengthen exchanges and cooperation in regional security and peace. Legislator Niu Hsu-Ting asked about the ways to levy carbon tax in Romania. Chair Fenechiu responded by saying that Romania had promoted carbon reduction policy way before the European Union promoted Green New Deal with outstanding achievements, including replacing coal with natural gas. Nowadays, green energy has accounted for 25% and will be 55% before 2030. TPP Whip Huang Kuo-chang expressed views on the government systems of the two countries and welcomed future parliamentary exchanges.
Both sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues such as democratic development, energy environment, regional security, human rights and rule of law. The meeting lasted for about 50 minutes in an amicable vibe. Chair Fenechiu invited President Han to lead a delegation to Romania in an appropriate time. The meeting was concluded after exchange of gifts.
Delegation List:
1.Chair of the Romania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group Cătălin-Daniel FENECHIU）
2.Romanian Senator Cristian-Augustin NICULESCU-ȚÂGÂRLAȘ）
3.Members of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies Ștefan MUSOIU）
4.Members of the Romanian Chamber of DeputiesIulian-Alexandru MURARU
5.Members of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies Zoltan MIKLOS）
6.Chair of Association for the Promotion of Economic and Cultural Exchanges with Taiwan (ROTA) Constantin DAMOV
7.Senior Policy Advisor Ludovic BALASCO）