本院高明秋顧問本（4月2）日上午10時30分代表韓國瑜院長出席由王正旭委員發起之「國際醫療衛生交流促進會」及鍾佳濱委員發起之「臺灣與印度國會議員聯誼會」成立大會。現場出席貴賓包括林楚茵委員、陳培瑜委員、陳昭姿委員、莊瑞雄委員、羅美玲委員、吳思瑤委員、沈伯洋委員、賴惠員委員、張啓楷委員、李坤城委員，以及外交部政務次長田中光、中華民國無任所大使吳運東、印度台北協會副會長楊丹杰（Dhananjay Singh Yadav）、衛生福利部國際合作組主任施金水、臺灣國際醫療保健醫學會理事長邱泰源、基隆市醫師公會理事長王俊傑、桃園市醫師公會理事長吳家淦、世界家庭醫師組織（World Organization of Family Doctors, WONCA） 亞太區域主席張必正、台北榮民總醫院副院長曾令民、衛生福利部基隆醫院院長林三齊、臺灣國際醫療保健醫學會理事暨臺大醫院家庭醫學部主任程劭儀、及臺灣國際醫療保健醫學會理事暨臺大醫院家庭醫學部教授蔡兆勳、中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會理事長周慶明等貴賓，共襄盛會。
On April 2, 2024, on behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han, Consultant Kao Ming-chiu of the Legislative Yuan attended at 10:30 a.m. the inauguration of Association for Promoting International Medical and Healthcare, convened by Legislator Wang Cheng-hsu and Taiwan-Republic of India Congressional Association by Legislator Chung Chia-pin. Also in attendance were Legislators Lin Chu-yin, Chen Pei-yu, Chen Gau-tzu , Chuang Jui-hsiung, Loh Meei-ling, Wu Szu-yao, Puma Shen, Lai Hui-yuan, Chang Chi-kai, and Lee Kuen-cheng; Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang; Minister without Portfolio Wu Yung-tung; Deputy Director General Dhananjay Singh Yadav of India Taipei Association; Director Shih Chin-shui of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW); President Chiu Tai-yuan of Taiwan International Medical and Healthcare Association; President Wang Chun-chieh of Keelung City Medical Association (KCMA); President Wu Chia-kang of Corporate Legal Person Taoyuan City Medical Association (TMA); Asia Pacific Regional President Brian Chang of World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA); Vice Superintendent Tseng Ling-ming of Taipei Veterans General Hospital; Superintendent Lin San-chi of Keelung Hospital, MOHW; Dr. Cheng Shao-yi, one of the Directors at Taiwan International Medical and Healthcare Association and also the Director of the Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine of National Taiwan University (NTU); Dr. Tsai Jaw-shiun, also a director at Taiwan International Medical and Healthcare Association and a professor at the Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine of NTU, President Chou Ching-ming of Taiwan Medical Association (TMA).
成立大會首先進行大合影，繼由發起人王正旭委員及鍾佳濱委員致開場詞，隨後由高明秋顧問接續致詞。高明秋顧問表示台灣醫療在早期接受它國多方協助，隨著我國國力發展，近年台灣的醫療有長足進步並打下穩健基礎，也對國際社會做出許多貢獻。王正旭委員和邱泰源委員為醫界前輩，均在醫療領域長期耕耘，讓台灣醫療在各方面擁有亮眼表現。烏俄戰爭爆發後，「台灣人醫師協會」發起了赴烏克蘭進行義診的活動，讓國際社會看見台灣的醫療能量，相信「國際醫療衛生交流促進會」先後在邱委員及王委員領導下，將有更優異的表現。The inauguration commenced with the taking of group photos of all the legislators and guests present, followed by remarks by Conveners Wang Cheng-hsu and Chung Chia-pin, before an address by Consultant Kao. Consultant Kao first expressed that Taiwan’s received assistance from various countries for medical care in the early days. As Taiwan develops over the years, Taiwan’s healthcare has made great progress and laid a solid foundation for future development, which, in turn, has contributed much to the international community. Legislators Wang Cheng-hsu and Chiu Tai-yuan have years of experience in medical practice and have worked effortlessly in promoting healthcare, making Taiwan’s medical industry shine in all aspects. After the outbreak of the Ukraine-Russia war, Taiwanese Medical Association (TMA) launched free-clinic initiatives in Ukraine, which shows the international community Taiwan’s momentum in medical care. It is believed that the Association for Promoting International Medical and Healthcare established, under the leadership of Legislators Chiu and Wang, will be a boost to Taiwan’s medical outreach.
高顧問續指出，印度人口已達到14億，土地廣大，幅員遼闊，享有人口紅利。隨著印度近年國力提昇，台印兩國關係持續升溫，促成在經濟、貿易及文教域更廣泛且密切的合作，去（2023）年雙方貿易額已達到82.24億美元。此次「臺灣與印度國會議員聯誼會」之成立定能深化台印夥伴關係，兩國都能朝更互惠互利的方向前進。高顧問最後預祝今日成立的二會未來運作順利，促進台印友誼並提升台灣醫療在國際之能見度。
Consultant Kao also pointed out that India’s population has reached 1.4 billion, with a vast territory along with a huge population as the strength of the nation. As India becomes highly developed in recent years, relations between Taiwan and India have continued to grow closer, with increased collaborations in economic and trade initiatives as well as education and cultural programs. In 2023, the trade volume between the two nations reached US$8.224 billion. The establishment of Taiwan-Republic of India Congressional Association will definitely strengthen the partnership between Taiwan and India, so that both nations can head towards ties that are deepened, dynamic, and mutually beneficial. In closing, Consultant Kao wished for a smooth operation of the two Associations in the future, where the ties between Taiwan and India could be deepened and the visibility of Taiwan’s healthcare development in the world enhanced.
成立大會續由臺灣國際醫療保健醫學會邱泰源理事長、莊瑞雄委員、外交部田中光政務次長、印度台北協會楊丹杰（Dhananjay Singh Yadav）副會長、中華民國無任所大使吳運東院長、世界家庭醫師組織亞太區域主席張必正醫師分別致賀詞，並通過二會組織章程暨推選會長與副會長後，歷約1小時圓滿結束。
Later on, remarks were given by President Chiu of Taiwan International Medical and Healthcare Association, Legislator Chuang, Deputy Foreign Minister Tien, Deputy Director General Dhananjay Singh Yadav of India Taipei Association, Minister without Portfolio Wu, and Asia Pacific Regional President Chang of WONCA. The event concluded after 1 hour with the organizational charter of the Associations passed and their president and vice presidents elected.