立法院韓國瑜院長接見「台灣-瑞典國會議員協會跨黨派訪問團」一行 韓國瑜：盼持續促進合作交流 深化台灣-瑞典雙邊友誼(President Daniel K.Y. Han meets Swedish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Association Cross-Party Delegation. President Han: Hope to continue to promote cooperation and exchanges, further deepening Taiwan-Sweden bilateral friendship)
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（8月29）日下午在江啟臣副院長、「台灣與北歐五國及波海三國國會議員友好協會」邱志偉會長、賴惠員副會長、翁曉玲委員、郭昱晴委員及國際事務處林晨富處長等人陪同下，接見「台灣-瑞典國會議員協會跨黨派訪問團」芙娜薇議員（Lotta Johnsson Fornarve）等一行3人，外交部陳立國常務次長及歐洲司李秀窈副司長等人亦隨行陪同。
President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, Chairperson of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association Chiu Chih-Wei, Vice Chairperson Lai Hui-Yuan, Legislators Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling and Kuo Yu-Ching, and Director of the International Affairs Department Kevin C.F. Lin, met with a three-member cross-party delegation from the Swedish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Association, led by Legislator Lotta Johnsson Fornarve, on the afternoon of August 29. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Remus Li-Kuo Chen and Deputy Director-General of the Department of European Affairs Lee Hsiu-Yao also accompanied the delegation.
韓院長首先向訪賓表達熱忱歡迎，繼偕江副院長及在場委員與訪賓合影後表示，今日出席委員是來自跨黨派的代表，象徵立法院對訪團的重視。院長續謂瑞典在我國人心中向來充滿正面的形象，瑞典的民主、人權、環保、乾淨的都市街景等，使其成為北歐最令人喜愛的國家之一。此外，瑞典品牌舉世聞名，如IKEA及VOLVO等深受台灣人喜愛，院長更打趣道，40多年前，大學舞會的第一首歌，一定播放ABBA樂團的「Dancing Queen」，因此，今天接待來自瑞典的貴賓令他備感親切，誠摯歡迎各位議員來到台灣。
President Han first extended a warm welcome to the visiting delegation, and after taking a group photo with Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators, he remarked that the presence of cross-party legislators symbolizes the Legislative Yuan's high regard for the delegation. President Han went on to say that Sweden holds a positive image in the hearts of the Taiwanese people, known for its democracy, human rights, environmental protection, and clean urban landscapes, making it one of the most beloved countries in Northern Europe. He also highlighted Sweden's globally renowned brands, such as IKEA and Volvo, which are highly popular in Taiwan. In a lighthearted moment, President Han mentioned that over 40 years ago, the first song played at every university dance was ABBA’s "Dancing Queen," adding that it was a pleasure to welcome esteemed guests from Sweden, creating a sense of familiarity and extending his sincere welcome to the visiting parliamentarians.
芙娜薇議員致詞時首先感謝院長及在場委員的熱忱接待，她提到訪團此次訪台深刻感受到台灣人民的熱情，在拜會政府各部會期間，更就國防安全、環境保護、氣候變遷等議題深入交換意見，收穫滿滿。雖然台灣與瑞典在地理位置上相距遙遠，但兩國共享民主、人權、法治及性別平等等普世價值，兩國產、官、學各界間的交流也十分活絡，除了許多瑞典品牌來台投資發展，教育領域也有交換學生計畫，國會議員間更有不少實質交流。她特別向在場嘉賓介紹瑞典國會女性議員占比高達46%，顯示該國對性別平等的重視。對此，韓院長亦向訪賓說明，目前立法院113位委員中，有47位女性委員，比例也高達41%。
During her remarks, MP Lotta Johnsson Fornarve first expressed her gratitude to President Han and the attending legislators for their warm hospitality. She noted that the delegation deeply felt the warmth of the Taiwanese people throughout their visit. During their meetings with various government agencies, they engaged in fruitful discussions on topics such as national defense, environmental protection, and climate change. Despite the geographic distance between Taiwan and Sweden, she emphasized the shared universal values between both countries, such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and gender equality. She also highlighted the dynamic exchanges between industry, government, and academia in both nations, noting that many Swedish brands have invested and grown in Taiwan, student exchange programs are active in the field of education, and there has been substantial interaction among parliamentarians. MP Fornarve also pointed out that 46% of Swedish parliamentarians are female, demonstrating Sweden's commitment to gender equality. In response, President Han shared that, of the 113 legislators in the Legislative Yuan, 47 are women, representing a high percentage of 41%.
江副院長致詞時亦肯定兩國的共享價值使我們打破地理上的距離限制，深化彼此交流,並感謝瑞典國會支持我國參與相關國際組織;他另分享全國最大的IKEA就在他的家鄉台中，除此之外，來自瑞典的線上串流軟體SPOTIFY、Electrolux電器產品、汽車等在台灣都受到廣泛的歡迎，他期許未來兩國也能在其他各領域拓展更多的合作與交流。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang also affirmed that the shared values of Taiwan and Sweden have helped overcome the geographic distance and deepen mutual exchanges. He expressed gratitude to the Swedish Parliament for supporting Taiwan's participation in relevant international organizations. He additionally shared that the largest IKEA in Taiwan is located in his hometown, Taichung. In addition, Swedish online streaming service Spotify, Electrolux appliances, and Swedish automobiles are widely popular in Taiwan. He expressed his hope that the two countries can expand cooperation and exchanges in various other fields in the future.
雙邊交流時，「台灣與北歐五國及波海三國國會議員友好協會」會長邱志偉委員表示，他偕幾位同黨委員剛自芬蘭訪問回台,對北歐各國發展情形印象深刻,他特別感謝瑞典國會支持台灣有意義參與WHO, ICAO及UNFCCC等國際組織，並盼韓院長未來能擇機率團訪問瑞典，同時亦盼未來兩國共同促成台瑞航班直航，讓雙邊交流更為密切。
During the bilateral exchange, Chairperson Chiu Chih-Wei of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association mentioned that he, along with and several of his party colleagues had just returned from a visit to Finland and were deeply impressed by the developments in Nordic countries. He extended special thanks to the Swedish Parliament for its support of Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations such as the WHO, ICAO, and UNFCCC. He also expressed hope that President Han would consider leading a delegation to Sweden in the future and expressed the desire for direct flights between Taiwan and Sweden to further strengthen bilateral exchanges.
賴惠員委員也感謝瑞典國會積極為台灣發聲，並分享自身近日與邱志偉委員訪歐的觀感，她認為北歐的民主政治、高科技產業的進步與發展等，都與台灣十分相似，令人特別印象深刻, 期盼未來雙方可持續加強交流合作。
Legislator Lai Hui-Yuan also expressed gratitude to the Swedish Parliament for its active advocacy on behalf of Taiwan. She shared her recent impressions from visiting Europe with Legislator Chiu Chih-Wei, noting that the democratic politics and advancements in high-tech industries in Nordic countries are quite similar to those in Taiwan and left a strong impression on her. She looks forward to the continuous strengthening of exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the future.
翁曉玲委員則分享過去訪問瑞典的經驗，並建議兩國可加強高等教育及高教人才之交流，推動開放課程及鼓勵認可台灣學制，並比照德、法，授權在台機構辦理瑞典簽證，俾促進兩國人民來往。
Legislator Weng Hsiao-Ling shared her past visit to Sweden and suggested that the two countries could enhance exchanges in higher education and academic talents. She proposed promoting open courses and encouraging the recognition of Taiwan's education system. Additionally, she recommended that, similar to practices of Germany and France, Sweden authorize institutions in Taiwan to process Swedish visas to facilitate greater people-to-people interactions between the two countries.
郭昱晴委員亦感謝瑞典支持台灣國際參與，並提及面對國際局勢動盪，台灣可以扮演更至關重要的角色，盼未來台瑞兩國能夠在各領域深化交流。
Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching also expressed her gratitude for Sweden's support of Taiwan's international participation. She mentioned that, in the face of global turmoil, Taiwan can play an increasingly crucial role. She hopes that in the future, Taiwan and Sweden will deepen exchanges in various fields.
雙方嗣就女性影響力、綠色能源、區域安全合作等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會談歷約1小時，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品後，訪賓ㄧ行由國際事務處人員陪同前往議場前合影留念，本次拜會圓滿結束。
The two sides then engaged in extensive discussions on topics such as women's influence, green energy, and regional security cooperation. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and was marked by a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. After exchanging gifts, the delegation had a photo taken in front of the legislative chamber accompanied by International Affairs Department staff. The visit concluded successfully.
備註：訪賓名單
1.芙娜薇議員（Lotta Johnsson Fornarve）
2.韋納霍爾議員 （John Weinerhall）
3.哈格斯坦議員（Göran Hargestam）
Note: List of Guests
1. Riksdag Member Lotta Johnsson Fornarve
2. Riksdag Member John Weinerhall
3. Riksdag Member Göran Hargestam
President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, Chairperson of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association Chiu Chih-Wei, Vice Chairperson Lai Hui-Yuan, Legislators Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling and Kuo Yu-Ching, and Director of the International Affairs Department Kevin C.F. Lin, met with a three-member cross-party delegation from the Swedish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Association, led by Legislator Lotta Johnsson Fornarve, on the afternoon of August 29. Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Remus Li-Kuo Chen and Deputy Director-General of the Department of European Affairs Lee Hsiu-Yao also accompanied the delegation.
韓院長首先向訪賓表達熱忱歡迎，繼偕江副院長及在場委員與訪賓合影後表示，今日出席委員是來自跨黨派的代表，象徵立法院對訪團的重視。院長續謂瑞典在我國人心中向來充滿正面的形象，瑞典的民主、人權、環保、乾淨的都市街景等，使其成為北歐最令人喜愛的國家之一。此外，瑞典品牌舉世聞名，如IKEA及VOLVO等深受台灣人喜愛，院長更打趣道，40多年前，大學舞會的第一首歌，一定播放ABBA樂團的「Dancing Queen」，因此，今天接待來自瑞典的貴賓令他備感親切，誠摯歡迎各位議員來到台灣。
President Han first extended a warm welcome to the visiting delegation, and after taking a group photo with Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators, he remarked that the presence of cross-party legislators symbolizes the Legislative Yuan's high regard for the delegation. President Han went on to say that Sweden holds a positive image in the hearts of the Taiwanese people, known for its democracy, human rights, environmental protection, and clean urban landscapes, making it one of the most beloved countries in Northern Europe. He also highlighted Sweden's globally renowned brands, such as IKEA and Volvo, which are highly popular in Taiwan. In a lighthearted moment, President Han mentioned that over 40 years ago, the first song played at every university dance was ABBA’s "Dancing Queen," adding that it was a pleasure to welcome esteemed guests from Sweden, creating a sense of familiarity and extending his sincere welcome to the visiting parliamentarians.
芙娜薇議員致詞時首先感謝院長及在場委員的熱忱接待，她提到訪團此次訪台深刻感受到台灣人民的熱情，在拜會政府各部會期間，更就國防安全、環境保護、氣候變遷等議題深入交換意見，收穫滿滿。雖然台灣與瑞典在地理位置上相距遙遠，但兩國共享民主、人權、法治及性別平等等普世價值，兩國產、官、學各界間的交流也十分活絡，除了許多瑞典品牌來台投資發展，教育領域也有交換學生計畫，國會議員間更有不少實質交流。她特別向在場嘉賓介紹瑞典國會女性議員占比高達46%，顯示該國對性別平等的重視。對此，韓院長亦向訪賓說明，目前立法院113位委員中，有47位女性委員，比例也高達41%。
During her remarks, MP Lotta Johnsson Fornarve first expressed her gratitude to President Han and the attending legislators for their warm hospitality. She noted that the delegation deeply felt the warmth of the Taiwanese people throughout their visit. During their meetings with various government agencies, they engaged in fruitful discussions on topics such as national defense, environmental protection, and climate change. Despite the geographic distance between Taiwan and Sweden, she emphasized the shared universal values between both countries, such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and gender equality. She also highlighted the dynamic exchanges between industry, government, and academia in both nations, noting that many Swedish brands have invested and grown in Taiwan, student exchange programs are active in the field of education, and there has been substantial interaction among parliamentarians. MP Fornarve also pointed out that 46% of Swedish parliamentarians are female, demonstrating Sweden's commitment to gender equality. In response, President Han shared that, of the 113 legislators in the Legislative Yuan, 47 are women, representing a high percentage of 41%.
江副院長致詞時亦肯定兩國的共享價值使我們打破地理上的距離限制，深化彼此交流,並感謝瑞典國會支持我國參與相關國際組織;他另分享全國最大的IKEA就在他的家鄉台中，除此之外，來自瑞典的線上串流軟體SPOTIFY、Electrolux電器產品、汽車等在台灣都受到廣泛的歡迎，他期許未來兩國也能在其他各領域拓展更多的合作與交流。
In his remarks, Vice President Chiang also affirmed that the shared values of Taiwan and Sweden have helped overcome the geographic distance and deepen mutual exchanges. He expressed gratitude to the Swedish Parliament for supporting Taiwan's participation in relevant international organizations. He additionally shared that the largest IKEA in Taiwan is located in his hometown, Taichung. In addition, Swedish online streaming service Spotify, Electrolux appliances, and Swedish automobiles are widely popular in Taiwan. He expressed his hope that the two countries can expand cooperation and exchanges in various other fields in the future.
雙邊交流時，「台灣與北歐五國及波海三國國會議員友好協會」會長邱志偉委員表示，他偕幾位同黨委員剛自芬蘭訪問回台,對北歐各國發展情形印象深刻,他特別感謝瑞典國會支持台灣有意義參與WHO, ICAO及UNFCCC等國際組織，並盼韓院長未來能擇機率團訪問瑞典，同時亦盼未來兩國共同促成台瑞航班直航，讓雙邊交流更為密切。
During the bilateral exchange, Chairperson Chiu Chih-Wei of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association mentioned that he, along with and several of his party colleagues had just returned from a visit to Finland and were deeply impressed by the developments in Nordic countries. He extended special thanks to the Swedish Parliament for its support of Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations such as the WHO, ICAO, and UNFCCC. He also expressed hope that President Han would consider leading a delegation to Sweden in the future and expressed the desire for direct flights between Taiwan and Sweden to further strengthen bilateral exchanges.
賴惠員委員也感謝瑞典國會積極為台灣發聲，並分享自身近日與邱志偉委員訪歐的觀感，她認為北歐的民主政治、高科技產業的進步與發展等，都與台灣十分相似，令人特別印象深刻, 期盼未來雙方可持續加強交流合作。
Legislator Lai Hui-Yuan also expressed gratitude to the Swedish Parliament for its active advocacy on behalf of Taiwan. She shared her recent impressions from visiting Europe with Legislator Chiu Chih-Wei, noting that the democratic politics and advancements in high-tech industries in Nordic countries are quite similar to those in Taiwan and left a strong impression on her. She looks forward to the continuous strengthening of exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the future.
翁曉玲委員則分享過去訪問瑞典的經驗，並建議兩國可加強高等教育及高教人才之交流，推動開放課程及鼓勵認可台灣學制，並比照德、法，授權在台機構辦理瑞典簽證，俾促進兩國人民來往。
Legislator Weng Hsiao-Ling shared her past visit to Sweden and suggested that the two countries could enhance exchanges in higher education and academic talents. She proposed promoting open courses and encouraging the recognition of Taiwan's education system. Additionally, she recommended that, similar to practices of Germany and France, Sweden authorize institutions in Taiwan to process Swedish visas to facilitate greater people-to-people interactions between the two countries.
郭昱晴委員亦感謝瑞典支持台灣國際參與，並提及面對國際局勢動盪，台灣可以扮演更至關重要的角色，盼未來台瑞兩國能夠在各領域深化交流。
Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching also expressed her gratitude for Sweden's support of Taiwan's international participation. She mentioned that, in the face of global turmoil, Taiwan can play an increasingly crucial role. She hopes that in the future, Taiwan and Sweden will deepen exchanges in various fields.
雙方嗣就女性影響力、綠色能源、區域安全合作等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會談歷約1小時，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品後，訪賓ㄧ行由國際事務處人員陪同前往議場前合影留念，本次拜會圓滿結束。
The two sides then engaged in extensive discussions on topics such as women's influence, green energy, and regional security cooperation. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and was marked by a friendly and pleasant atmosphere. After exchanging gifts, the delegation had a photo taken in front of the legislative chamber accompanied by International Affairs Department staff. The visit concluded successfully.
備註：訪賓名單
1.芙娜薇議員（Lotta Johnsson Fornarve）
2.韋納霍爾議員 （John Weinerhall）
3.哈格斯坦議員（Göran Hargestam）
Note: List of Guests
1. Riksdag Member Lotta Johnsson Fornarve
2. Riksdag Member John Weinerhall
3. Riksdag Member Göran Hargestam