Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang receives EVIP delegation of young political leaders; Vice President Chiang: We look forward to further deepening Taiwan-Europe partnership and achieving even more fruitful exchange outcomes.
On the morning of May 28, Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny Chiang received a nine-member delegation of young political leaders from the “European Valued Important Partnership” (EVIP) program. He was accompanied by KMT Legislator Niu Hsu-Ting, DPP Legislator Ngalim Tiunn, Director Kevin C.F. Lin of the Department of International Affairs, and Deputy Director-General Lin Chu-En of the Department of European Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Upon arriving at the Legislative Yuan, the delegation was first given a guided tour of the chamber by staff from the Department of International Affairs. They were then received by Vice President Chiang and joined by the attending legislators for a group photo. In his remarks, Vice President Chiang warmly welcomed the delegation, whose members hail from Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, and Austria. He praised them as promising young leaders in European politics, carrying the important mission of promoting democracy and reform. Vice President Chiang noted that despite the geographic distance, Taiwan and Europe share the core values of democracy, and it is a pleasure to see these values being passed down to the younger generation. He also introduced the attending legislators as members of Taiwan’s young political generation and expressed hope that today’s dialogue would spark inspiring and meaningful exchanges.
Vice President Chiang added that he had visited Europe three times last year, including trips to the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. During these visits, he engaged in in-depth discussions with members of various European parliaments and gained valuable insights from young European lawmakers. He expressed optimism about future cross-sector collaboration with European countries. Thanking the delegation for visiting just before the Dragon Boat Festival, he encouraged them to experience Taiwan’s unique festive culture firsthand and bring back with them the warmth and vitality of Taiwan. He concluded by wishing them a successful and rewarding visit and expressed his hope that Taiwan and Europe will continue to deepen their partnership, expand into even more fruitful exchange outcomes, and that their friendship will increasingly deepen in a mutually beneficial manner.
Director General Karin Kajzarova, head of the delegation, thanked Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for taking the time to meet with them. She remarked that the trip had been highly enriching, and that the delegation was deeply impressed by Taiwan’s landscapes, people, and cultural diversity—especially the value of Taiwan’s democratic system. She added that for most of the members, this was their first visit to Taiwan, which had provided them with a deeper insight into the country and strengthened mutual understanding. She expressed hope for more exchanges and mutual visits between Taiwan and Europe in the future, and extended her gratitude once again for the Legislative Yuan’s warm reception.
During the exchange, Legislator Niu Hsu-Ting introduced himself as the youngest KMT legislator in the current Legislative Yuan and warmly welcomed the delegation to learn more about Taiwan’s customs and way of life. He emphasized the Taiwanese people’s strong desire for peace and expressed his hope that today’s dialogue would help the visitors better understand the vital role of democracy in Taiwan, regional security, and global peace.
Legislator Ngalim Tiunn shared that this was her first term as a legislator and that she has focused on issues such as children’s right to play and to be heard, family-friendly workplaces, mother tongue education, and environmental protection. She stressed her commitment to creating a better environment for children’s growth and daily lives. She also expressed hope for a brighter future for the next generation and looked forward to gaining valuable perspectives and insights from this exchange with young European political leaders, further expanding the possibilities for bilateral cooperation.
The two sides also held wide-ranging discussions on topics including the parliamentary systems and operations of Taiwan and European countries, cross-strait relations, the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. tariff policies, and the impact of social media. The meeting lasted approximately one hour in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It concluded successfully with both sides exchanging commemorative gifts and taking a group photo.
Upon arriving at the Legislative Yuan, the delegation was first given a guided tour of the chamber by staff from the Department of International Affairs. They were then received by Vice President Chiang and joined by the attending legislators for a group photo. In his remarks, Vice President Chiang warmly welcomed the delegation, whose members hail from Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, and Austria. He praised them as promising young leaders in European politics, carrying the important mission of promoting democracy and reform. Vice President Chiang noted that despite the geographic distance, Taiwan and Europe share the core values of democracy, and it is a pleasure to see these values being passed down to the younger generation. He also introduced the attending legislators as members of Taiwan’s young political generation and expressed hope that today’s dialogue would spark inspiring and meaningful exchanges.
Vice President Chiang added that he had visited Europe three times last year, including trips to the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Italy, and France. During these visits, he engaged in in-depth discussions with members of various European parliaments and gained valuable insights from young European lawmakers. He expressed optimism about future cross-sector collaboration with European countries. Thanking the delegation for visiting just before the Dragon Boat Festival, he encouraged them to experience Taiwan’s unique festive culture firsthand and bring back with them the warmth and vitality of Taiwan. He concluded by wishing them a successful and rewarding visit and expressed his hope that Taiwan and Europe will continue to deepen their partnership, expand into even more fruitful exchange outcomes, and that their friendship will increasingly deepen in a mutually beneficial manner.
Director General Karin Kajzarova, head of the delegation, thanked Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for taking the time to meet with them. She remarked that the trip had been highly enriching, and that the delegation was deeply impressed by Taiwan’s landscapes, people, and cultural diversity—especially the value of Taiwan’s democratic system. She added that for most of the members, this was their first visit to Taiwan, which had provided them with a deeper insight into the country and strengthened mutual understanding. She expressed hope for more exchanges and mutual visits between Taiwan and Europe in the future, and extended her gratitude once again for the Legislative Yuan’s warm reception.
During the exchange, Legislator Niu Hsu-Ting introduced himself as the youngest KMT legislator in the current Legislative Yuan and warmly welcomed the delegation to learn more about Taiwan’s customs and way of life. He emphasized the Taiwanese people’s strong desire for peace and expressed his hope that today’s dialogue would help the visitors better understand the vital role of democracy in Taiwan, regional security, and global peace.
Legislator Ngalim Tiunn shared that this was her first term as a legislator and that she has focused on issues such as children’s right to play and to be heard, family-friendly workplaces, mother tongue education, and environmental protection. She stressed her commitment to creating a better environment for children’s growth and daily lives. She also expressed hope for a brighter future for the next generation and looked forward to gaining valuable perspectives and insights from this exchange with young European political leaders, further expanding the possibilities for bilateral cooperation.
The two sides also held wide-ranging discussions on topics including the parliamentary systems and operations of Taiwan and European countries, cross-strait relations, the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. tariff policies, and the impact of social media. The meeting lasted approximately one hour in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It concluded successfully with both sides exchanging commemorative gifts and taking a group photo.