On the morning of June 13, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, Legislator Wan Mei-ling, President of the Taiwan-Czech and Taiwan-Austria Parliamentary Friendship Association, Legislators Lin Yi-chun, Ko Ju-chun, Chen Ching-hui, and Chen Kuan-ting, as well as International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin, hosted and dined with a delegation of seven led by Jiří Drahoš, First Vice-President of the Czech Senate. The delegation also included Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Tang Dian-wen, Deputy Director-General Lin Chu-en of the European Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and David Steinke, Representative of the Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei.

President Han first extended a warm welcome to the visiting delegation. He, along with Vice President Chiang and representatives from various party caucuses of the Legislative Yuan, took a group photo with the visitors. President Han then noted that the presence of legislators from the three major party caucuses today symbolizes the high regard that the Legislative Yuan has for the visiting delegation. In his welcoming speech, President Han expressed gratitude to First Vice-President Jiří Drahoš for his longstanding support and friendship towards Taiwan. Since his first visit in 1995, this marks his fourth visit to Taiwan, during which he has played a pivotal role in building bridges of cooperation between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. This visit also brings Czech art, music, and culture to share with the people of Taiwan. In addition to the grand opening of the Czech Center Taipei at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park on July 14, a 10-day Czech Photography and Visual Art Exhibition will also be held. This event promises to be a rare cultural feast. Additionally, the National Central Library has launched the "Famous Czech Composers" exhibition today, showcasing the legendary lives of four renowned Czech classical composers. Running for two months, this exhibition offers a valuable opportunity for the public and international visitors in Taiwan to experience and appreciate the beauty of Czech art and music. President Han encourages everyone to take advantage of this chance to explore and enjoy Czech cultural contributions.

President Han continued by mentioning that after the Hualien earthquake on April 3, 2024, many Czech officials and legislators expressed their condolences through various means. Notably, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Markéta Pekarová Adamová were among the first to extend their sympathy. The Czech government also donated $150,000 to support disaster relief and reconstruction efforts. President Han took this opportunity to express his heartfelt gratitude for the warm and generous support from the Czech Republic. President Han particularly highlighted that Senate President Vystrčil and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Adamová have long supported Taiwan. President Vystrčil led a delegation to visit Taiwan in 2020, while Speaker Adamová did so last year. Their visits have significantly contributed to advancing bilateral cooperation projects and further exemplify the steadfast and genuine friendship between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.

President Han shared with the visitors that the direct flight between Taipei and Prague, which commenced in July 2023, has significantly boosted the number of Taiwanese tourists visiting the Czech Republic, with an impressive 75% increase, making Taiwan the leading country of origin for tourists. This exemplifies the mutual friendliness between the peoples of Taiwan and the Czech Republic and is a valuable outcome of deepened exchanges between the two nations. Additionally, in November last year, Taiwan and the Czech Republic launched the Supply Chain Resilience Center (SCRC) to serve as a foundation for collaborative research on supply chains. This year, Taiwan's first Global Semiconductor Innovation Hub will be established in Prague, offering advanced semiconductor technology and chip education courses. This initiative will not only train local semiconductor professionals but also help Taiwanese companies establish connections in the region, facilitating their entry into the Central and Eastern European markets. It is believed that these efforts and achievements will open new chapters in Taiwan-Czech relations across various fields including culture, tourism, education, technology, and economics, further strengthening and solidifying the friendly ties between the two nations.

Subsequently, President Han, on behalf of the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan), presented the First-Class Honorary Medal of the Legislative Yuan to First Vice-President Jiří Drahoš to recognize his outstanding contributions to enhancing the substantive friendly relations between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. After the master of ceremonies read the commendation, President Han conferred the medal and certificate upon Vice-President Drahoš, to the sound of enthusiastic applause. This marks the first time President Han has awarded the Legislative Yuan's honorary medal to a distinguished foreign guest since taking office, making it a particularly significant occasion.

First Vice-President Jiří Drahoš began his speech by expressing gratitude to President Han and the bipartisan members of the Legislative Yuan for their time and warm welcome. He continued by noting that the relationship between Taiwan and the Czech Republic is built on mutual respect, shared knowledge, and a joint promotion of democratic values. This foundation allows for further deepening of cooperation in areas such as shared values and parliamentary exchanges. He quoted former Czech President Václav Havel, saying, "The idea of human rights and freedom must be part of any meaningful world order." Vice-President Drahoš emphasized that Taiwan and the Czech Republic are advancing bilateral cooperation and exchanges based on a shared understanding of these ideals. This, he remarked, symbolizes that despite the geographical distance between the two nations, their hearts remain close.

Vice-President Jiří Drahoš further expressed that this was his fourth visit to Taiwan, and he felt warmly welcomed by all sectors, making him feel truly at home. He was particularly pleased to see the plans signed during his last visit in September 2022 gradually coming to fruition, including humanitarian assistance for Ukrainian refugees, the establishment of the Supply Chain Resilience Center, and the creation of the Semiconductor Overseas Base to strengthen bilateral semiconductor cooperation. These substantial achievements are based on the genuine friendship and mutual sharing between the two nations. He conveyed his heartfelt thanks for receiving the honor of the medal and committed to continuing efforts to deepen bilateral relations. Vice-President Drahoš also expressed his hopes for the continued growth of the friendship and exchanges in various fields. Additionally, he extended a sincere invitation for Vice President Chiang to visit the Czech Republic with a delegation at a future date, as a gesture of hospitality.

After exchanging gifts, President Han invited the delegation to a luncheon in the banquet hall. During the meal, both sides engaged in a broad discussion on topics such as Taiwan's democratic elections, various Taiwan-Czech cooperation initiatives, mutual assistance during natural disasters, museum artifact exchanges, and increasing direct flights between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. Attending legislators also shared their positive experiences from past visits to the Czech Republic. The luncheon lasted approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, characterized by a warm and friendly atmosphere with continuous laughter, providing a fitting conclusion to the day's meeting.