Legislative Yuan Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang leads cross-party delegation to U.S. and Paraguay, attending TCCNA events and deepening congressional diplomacy
Representing Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang (江啟臣) led a cross-party delegation for a visit to the U.S. and Paraguay, which departed today (Nov 16) and aims to promote congressional diplomacy and exchanges on compatriot affairs. The delegation members comprise legislators of all three parties, including KMT Legislators Lu Yu-Ling, Hung Mong-Kai, and Huang Chien-Hao; DPP Legislators Dr. Chuang Jui-Hsiung, Wu Pei-Yi, and Kuo Yu-Ching; and TPP Legislator Chang Chi-Kai. The party diversity of the delegation showcases the unity of the Legislative Yuan when it comes to diplomatic affairs.
Vice President Chiang pointed out that the visit will work to deepen bilateral ties between Taiwan and the U.S. as well as between Taiwan and Paraguay, and will strengthen international support by responding to the formal invitations extended by allied countries’ parliaments. In particular, he thanked Paraguay for the formal invitations from the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, noting that, “Paraguay has been looking forward to our visit for one year. Leading this delegation on behalf of President Han and in response to the invitations has never been more meaningful.”
Vice President Chiang reiterated that Taiwan and Paraguay are celebrating 68 years of friendship. Having supported Taiwan in multilateral occasions over the years, Paraguay is our most ardent ally in South America. The visit will further fortify the bilateral ties, during which, parliament leaders and officials will meet and inspect the results of educational, medical, and agricultural collaborations, thereby enhancing the substantive benefits of congressional diplomacy and strengthening the cooperative relationship between Taiwan and like-minded countries.
The delegation will also attend events hosted by the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America (TCCNA), meeting with high-ranking federal and local officials and engaging with Taiwanese businesses and industry representatives as part of Taiwan’s concerted efforts in boosting Taiwan-U.S. cooperation as well as economic and trade issues.
Vice President Chiang pointed out that the visit will work to deepen bilateral ties between Taiwan and the U.S. as well as between Taiwan and Paraguay, and will strengthen international support by responding to the formal invitations extended by allied countries’ parliaments. In particular, he thanked Paraguay for the formal invitations from the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, noting that, “Paraguay has been looking forward to our visit for one year. Leading this delegation on behalf of President Han and in response to the invitations has never been more meaningful.”
Vice President Chiang reiterated that Taiwan and Paraguay are celebrating 68 years of friendship. Having supported Taiwan in multilateral occasions over the years, Paraguay is our most ardent ally in South America. The visit will further fortify the bilateral ties, during which, parliament leaders and officials will meet and inspect the results of educational, medical, and agricultural collaborations, thereby enhancing the substantive benefits of congressional diplomacy and strengthening the cooperative relationship between Taiwan and like-minded countries.
The delegation will also attend events hosted by the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America (TCCNA), meeting with high-ranking federal and local officials and engaging with Taiwanese businesses and industry representatives as part of Taiwan’s concerted efforts in boosting Taiwan-U.S. cooperation as well as economic and trade issues.