113.04.18. (國際處094)
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（4月18）日中午在江啟臣副院長、黃仁委員、洪申翰委員、麥玉珍委員、國際事務處林晨富處長，以及外交部田中光政務次長、亞東太平洋司藍夏禮司長、駐紐西蘭代表處歐江安代表等人陪同下，接見並款宴「紐西蘭國會跨黨派友台小組議員訪問團」一行。 
On the afternoon of April 18, President Daniel K.Y. Han met and hosted a luncheon in honor of New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan. In attendance were Vice President Johnny C. Chiang, Legislators Huang Jen, Hung Sun-han, Mai Yu-chen, International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin, Deputy Minister Tien Chung-kwang, East Asian and Pacific Department Director-General Peter Sha-li Lan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand Representative Joanne Ou from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

韓院長致詞首先表示，非常歡迎遠道而來的紐西蘭國會議員訪問團蒞臨立法院，台灣國會的三個政黨代表今天也一同開心地接待跨黨派組成的紐西蘭國會議員團。台灣兩千三百萬人民無論是否去過紐西蘭，都對紐西蘭很有好感，許多台灣人都看過在紐國取景拍攝的「魔戒」這部全球賣座的電影，因此對於紐西蘭的自然美景及明媚風光均深深著迷，還有紐西蘭的奇異果及乳製品等農產品，也都深受到台灣民眾的喜愛，所以今天紐西蘭國會議員的到訪，對台灣立法院來說感到格外親切。韓院長繼表示，十幾年前他夫人所設立的小學送一群學生去紐西蘭遊學交流，回國後這些孩子都變得更活潑、開朗、勇敢，讓他印象相當深刻。雖然紐西蘭在地理位置上略顯孤立，但當地的美麗風景、友善人民及豐富物產，都讓台灣人民非常嚮往與喜愛。
In his remarks, President Han welcomed the New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan to the Legislative Yuan. Legislators from three political party caucuses were present to welcome the delegation. The 23 million people of Taiwan like New Zealand no matter they visit New Zealand or not. He believed that many people of Taiwan watched the movie of “The Lord of the Rings”, which was shot entirely in New Zealand and was a global box office hit. Therefore, we are all attracted by the beautiful scenery of New Zealand. In addition, New Zealand’s kiwis and dairy products are popular in Taiwan. Therefore, the Legislative Yuan was especially delighted to welcome the delegation. He continued to state that more than a decade ago, the elementary school founded by him and his wife sent a group of students to New Zealand on an educational exchange program, and they returned to Taiwan with a more energetic, optimistic and courageous personality, which impressed him a lot. Although New Zealand is also called the loneliest country on the planet, its astonishing beautiful nature, friendly people and abundant resources are greatly aspired and appreciated by the people of Taiwan. 

烏分戴爾(Sam Uffindell)團長首先用中文向在場的貴賓問好，並感謝韓院長、江副院長與在場委員們的熱烈歡迎及撥冗會晤，本團是紐西蘭今年第一個訪台的跨黨派國會議員團，訪問的目的就是為了要更進一步加強紐西蘭與台灣的友好關係。台灣是紐西蘭第七大貿易夥伴，他的家人在紐西蘭種植奇異果，因此希望能與台灣更加深化雙邊經貿關係，尤其在2013年兩國簽署的「台紐經濟合作協定」（ANZTEC)架構下，台灣的鳳梨也即將要出口紐西蘭，我們非常樂見這些正面進展，對雙方都帶來了顯著的經貿利益。他另表示，台灣是紐西蘭毛利人最早的故鄉，因此毛利人與台灣原住民有許多相似之處，本次在台灣參訪的第一天行程，就是到新竹縣尖石鄉參觀原住民部落，特別有感。此外，台灣與紐西蘭也共享民主、人權、法治等普世價值，尤其台灣在過去三、四十年政經及社會發展的成就非凡，因此紐西蘭希望與台灣在更多領域深化合作，相信定能在既有的良好基礎下，繼續拓展互惠互利的雙邊合作關係。
Members of Parliament Sam Uffindell, who was also the head of the delegation greeted all in Mandarin and thanked President Han, Vice President Chiang, and attending legislators for their warm welcome and precious time. The delegation marked the first cross-party parliamentary delegation from New Zealand. The main purpose of the visit was to further strengthen cordial relations between New Zealand and Taiwan. Taiwan is New Zealand’s seventh largest trading partner. His family grows kiwis in New Zealand. As such, he hoped to further deepen bilateral economic and trade relations. Under the framework of ANZTEC signed in 2013, Taiwan’s pineapples are going to be exported to New Zealand. New Zealand welcomes this positive progress, which has brought tremendous economic and trade interests. He continued to state that the root of New Zealand’s Maori tribe can be found in Taiwan. Maori people share many similarities with Taiwan’s indigenous people. On their first day of visiting program was to Jianshi Township in Hsinchu County to visit indigenous tribes and were greatly moved by the visit. In addition, Taiwan shares universal values of democracy, human rights and rule of law with New Zealand. Taiwan’s political economic and social developments over the past three and four decades have been marvelous. Therefore, New Zealand hopes to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in various fields. He believed that on the existing solid foundation, cooperation of reciprocity and mutual interest will continue to be expanded.       

共同團長莉里(Ingrid Leary)議員接續用紐西蘭原住民語向大家致意問候後表示，她要代表所有紐西蘭人對台灣在本月初發生的花蓮強震表達慰問之意，希望台灣能夠很快走出災變，讓人民重建家園恢復正常生活，紐西蘭人民雖然遠在幾千里之外，但一直相當密切關注台灣的動能與發展。她接續代表紐西蘭國會恭賀台灣今年元月順利完成大選，台灣的成熟民主表現在世界上是盞明亮的燈塔，更是各國的典範，此次訪台，所有團員對台灣各方面進步情形印象深刻，令人敬佩。台紐兩國同是位處亞太地區的海島國家，深知區域安全的重要性，因此更加強了我們彼此深化雙邊合作的意願與動機。
Member of Parliament Ingrid Leary, who is also the cochair of the delegation began her remarks by greeting everyone in New Zealand’s indigenous language. On behalf of all people of New Zealand, she wanted to express her condolences to those who were affected by Hualien earthquake and hoped Taiwan could recover from the disaster and to rebuild homes so that people could return to their normal life. Although people of New Zealand are thousand miles away from Taiwan, they have watched closely on the updates and development of Taiwan. Then, on behalf of New Zealand’s parliament, she congratulated Taiwan for successfully conducting elections in January. Taiwan’s full-fledged democracy has been a beacon of hope in the world as well as a role model for countries around the globe. All delegation members were impressed by the progress in multiple fields during this visit and she expressed her admiration to Taiwan on these achievements. Both Taiwan and New Zealand are Asia Pacific Island countries and are very aware of the importance of regional security. Therefore, they are more determined to deepen bilateral cooperation.  

隨後，莉里議員邀請其他三位紐西蘭國會議員及歐江安代表共同以紐西蘭原住民歌曲答謝台灣人民，獲得滿堂彩，而韓院長、江副院長也與在場三位委員合唱「我們都是一家人」回應紐西蘭議員們的熱情，現場氣氛熱烈歡愉。在雙邊合影結束並互贈禮品後，韓院長續邀訪團一行前往宴客廳進行午宴。
Then, Member of Parliament Ingrid Leary invited other three members of parliament and Representative Ou to thank the people of Taiwan by singing a New Zealand indigenous song and received a warm accolade. President Han along with Vice President Chiang also invited three attending legislators to sing “We are all family” to reciprocate their warm friendship. After taking group photos and exchanging of gifts, President Han invited the delegation to proceed to the banquet hall for the welcome luncheon. 

午宴開始，韓院長首先表示，台紐兩國互為重要經貿夥伴，亟盼加入「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」（CPTPP），以深化與該區域經濟合作機制成員合作關係，希望訪賓們此行不僅將台灣的美好回憶帶回紐西蘭，同時也將我國加入CPTPP的殷切期盼向紐國國會及政府陳報，讓台灣為區域及全球經濟繁榮做出更多的貢獻。賓客雙方於宴席間另就台紐關係及政治現況、經貿合作、多元文化與原住民交流、以及與理念相近國家拓展國會外交等議題充分交流討論。
At the beginning of the luncheon, President Han stated that Taiwan and New Zealand are important economic and trade partners. Taiwan is eager to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to deepen regional economic cooperation with its members. He hoped that delegation members would return home with not only fond memories in Taiwan but also Taiwan’s aspiration to join CPTPP to the New Zealand’s parliament and government to allow Taiwan to make more contributions to regional and global economic prosperity.

席間，立法院特別準備分別象徵台灣與紐西蘭代表性水果的鳳梨及奇異果款待嘉賓，象徵兩國關係密切友好，團長烏分戴爾(Sam Uffindell)議員與共同團長莉里(Ingrid Leary)議員則分別邀請黃仁委員及江副院長進行「象徵友誼永存」的碰臉吸氣之毛利人傳統問候方式，氣氛溫馨友好。
During the luncheon, both sides exchange views on issues related with Taiwan-New Zealand relations, current political landscape, economic and trade cooperation, diversified culture and indigenous exchanges, and parliamentary diplomacy with like-minded countries. The Legislative Yuan arranged pineapples and kiwis for the luncheon symbolizing Taiwan and New Zealand respectively and their close cordial relations. Members of Parliament Sam Uffindell and Ingrid Leary invited Legislator Huang Jen and Vice President Chiang to share the breath by touching face and nose with each other to symbolize everlasting friendship in Maori’s traditional way of greetings.  

最後，韓院長邀請在座貴賓一起舉杯，並與全體訪賓再度以紐西蘭傳統歌曲祝賀台紐關係持續鞏固深化。會晤及午宴歷約1小時30分，在溫馨歡樂的氛圍中畫下圓滿句點。
President Han concluded the luncheon by inviting all distinguished guests to propose a toast. The delegation once again sang a New Zealand traditional song to wish the best of Taiwan-New Zealand relations. The meeting and luncheon lasted for about 90 minutes and concluded in a warm and joyful atmosphere. (E) 

備註：訪賓名單
1.紐西蘭國會議員烏分戴爾（Sam Uffindell）
2.紐西蘭國會議員莉里（Ingrid Leary）
3.紐西蘭國會議員佛斯特（Andy Foster）
4.紐西蘭國會議員史戴芬森（Todd Stephenson）