立法院江啟臣副院長於本(6月14)日上午在國際事務處林晨富處長陪同下，接見「美國在台協會（AIT）前主席莫健（James F.Moriarty）」。

On the morning of June 14, Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, accompanied by International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin, met with former American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairperson James F. Moriarty.

江副院長首先代表韓國瑜院長表達熱忱歡迎，隨後致詞時表示莫健主席是台灣的好朋友，與台灣有深厚的關係，尤其2016年至2023年擔任「美國在台協會」（AIT）主席期間，是雙方交流最密切的階段，雖然遇到新冠疫情，卻也在患難中奠定了台美堅定不移的情誼。江副院長繼感謝美國在45年前通過《台灣關係法》奠定台美關係的基礎，建立安全、經濟、社會等各方面的緊密合作關係，尤其近幾年雙邊國會交流更甚以往，立法院接待許多美國參、眾議員訪問團，對於如何強化台美關係有許多實質且具有建設性的討論。

Vice President Chiang first extended a warm welcome on behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han. In his speech, he acknowledged that Chairperson Moriarty is a great friend of Taiwan with deep ties to the country. He highlighted that, during his tenure as Chairperson of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) from 2016 to 2023, the exchanges between Taiwan and the United States were particularly close. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this period cemented the steadfast friendship between Taiwan and the U.S. Vice President Chiang further acknowledged the foundational role of the Taiwan Relations Act, enacted by the United States 45 years ago, in establishing a robust framework for Taiwan-U.S. relations. This legislation has facilitated comprehensive cooperation across security, economic, and social dimensions. In recent years, legislative exchanges between Taiwan and the United States have intensified, with the Legislative Yuan hosting numerous delegations from the U.S. Congress. These interactions have led to substantial and constructive discussions on how to further enhance the Taiwan-U.S. relationship.

江副院長續謂，立法院第11屆「臺美國會議員聯誼會」成員超過70位委員，是立法院非常重要的國會聯誼會，而台美國會議員交流最重要的是討論經濟與安全議題。在經濟方面，除了半導體產業合作外，今日也面臨AI新時代的來臨，他相信在半導體產業鏈中還有許多合作的機會。在安全方面，莫健主席目前擔任美國印太司令重要顧問，他相信台美在安全合作上必定更有進展，也期盼台美在各領域有更多合作機會，他更歡迎莫健主席隨時回到台灣品嘗美食與欣賞美景。

Vice President Chiang continued by highlighting that the 11th Legislative Yuan USA Caucus (LUC) consists of over 70 members, making it a significant congressional caucus. The focus of Taiwan-U.S. Congressional exchanges has been on economic and security issues. In the economic realm, besides cooperation in the semiconductor industry, the arrival of the AI era presents new opportunities for collaboration. Vice President Chiang expressed confidence in further advancements in the semiconductor supply chain and welcomed more opportunities for cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. in various fields. In terms of security, he noted Chairperson Moriarty's current role as a key advisor to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which bodes well for further progress in Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation. Vice President Chiang extended a warm invitation for Chairperson Moriarty to visit Taiwan again to enjoy its cuisine and scenic beauty.

莫健主席致詞時表示，台美的互動不斷成長，美國對台灣的支持不僅止於跨黨派國會議員，甚至美國民眾也非常支持台灣，正因為美國內部強勁的挺台趨勢，他相信台美關係未來將持續成長。莫健主席續謂，現今世界正面臨經濟及安全上許多艱難的挑戰，台美間緊密合作是自然趨勢，且將逐漸成長，特別是先進科技產業的合作必定越發緊密，他持樂觀態度看待台美關係未來發展，也相信美國與中華民國未來將有更密切的合作。

Chairperson Moriarty remarked that interactions between Taiwan and the United States continue to grow, with American support for Taiwan extending beyond bipartisan congressional backing to include strong public support. Due to the robust trend of support within the U.S., he believes that Taiwan-U.S. relations will continue to flourish. Chairperson Moriarty further noted that the world faces numerous economic and security challenges today. The close cooperation between Taiwan and the U.S. is a natural trend that will gradually intensify, especially in the realm of advanced technology industries. He remains optimistic about the future development of Taiwan-U.S. relations and believes that closer cooperation between the United States and the Republic of China will be achieved.

雙邊會談時，雙方續就政黨政治、國會生態、印太情勢等議題深入交換意見，氣氛友好愉快，歷約1小時，在致贈紀念品後，為今日會晤畫下圓滿句點。

During the bilateral talks, both sides engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on topics including party politics, the legislative environment, and the situation in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussions were conducted in a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, lasting approximately one hour. Following the exchange of commemorative gifts, the meeting concluded on a positive note.