韓國瑜院長於本(9月19)日上午在江啟臣副院長、「中華民國與巴拉圭國會議員友好協會」會長廖偉翔委員、民進黨王正旭委員、民眾黨林國成委員、國際事務處林晨富處長，以及「巴拉圭共和國駐華大使館」柯雨果上校等人陪同下，接見巴拉圭共和國駐華費卡洛大使一行。
On the morning of September 19, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Vice President Johnny C. Chiang, Chair of the Republic of China-Paraguay Parliamentary Friendship Association Legislator Liao Wei-Hsiang, DPP Legislator Wang Cheng-Hsu, TPP Legislator Lin Kuo-Chen, Director Kevin C.F. Lin of the International Affairs Department, and Colonel Hugo Alberto Causarano Pereira from the Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay, met with Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez of the Republic of Paraguay to Taiwan and his delegation.
韓院長首先誠摯歡迎「巴拉圭駐華大使館」費卡洛大使及國防武官柯雨果上校一行，嗣偕江副院長及出席委員與訪賓合影。院長提及費大使曾於本（113）年4月15日陪同巴拉圭歐斐拉參議長蒞院，今日再與費大使會晤倍感親切。
President Han first extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez and Defense Attaché Colonel Hugo Alberto Causarano Pereira from the Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay, along with their delegation. He was later joined by Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for a group photo with the guests. President Han mentioned that Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez had previously accompanied President of the Senate of Paraguay Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez during a visit to the Legislative Yuan on April 15, 2024, and expressed that meeting with the ambassador again today felt particularly warm and familiar.
韓院長續表示，中華民國與巴拉圭共和國自1957年建交至今已逾67年，巴拉圭是我國在南美洲最堅定的友邦，長期友我並於國際場合為中華民國發聲，兩國關係可謂歷久彌新。台灣分別自2020年及2022年起進口巴拉圭牛肉與豬肉，至今已成為該國豬肉出口第一大市場，以及牛肉出口第二大市場。該國牛、豬隻因採自然方式牧養，口感彈牙適口，因此受到台灣人青睞，未來立法院也會藉由各委員的影響力，將巴拉圭的牛、豬肉產品推廣給台灣各地人民，讓更多台灣人認識巴拉圭優質的畜牧肉品。
President Han continued by stating that the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Republic of Paraguay have maintained diplomatic relations for over 67 years since their establishment in 1957. Paraguay is Taiwan's most steadfast ally in South America, having long supported Taiwan and advocated for it in international forums. The relationship between the two countries can be described as enduring and ever-renewing. Taiwan began importing Paraguayan beef in 2020 and pork in 2022, and has since become the largest market for Paraguayan pork exports and the second-largest market for its beef exports. The cattle and pigs in Paraguay are raised in a natural environment, resulting in a tender and palatable taste that has won favor among the Taiwanese people. In the future, the Legislative Yuan will leverage the influence of its members to promote Paraguayan beef and pork products to people across Taiwan, helping more Taiwanese become acquainted with the high-quality livestock products from Paraguay.
韓院長繼謂，台巴兩國政府及人民崇尚自由民主，也樂見近年兩國在教育方面密切交流，人才是國力的根本，巴拉圭的學生來台接受教育，返國後對巴國無論是在科技或是人文方面的貢獻，都能深化兩國的情誼。韓院長最後稱，他對於本年4月歐斐拉參議長訪台時，邀請立法院組團訪問巴拉圭的熱情印象深刻，巴拉圭人民與台灣人民皆富有人情味，期盼未來兩國國會議員多來多往，創造各項領域的深化合作。
President Han further stated that both the governments and people of Taiwan and Paraguay uphold the values of freedom and democracy. He expressed appreciation for the close educational exchanges between the two countries in recent years, emphasizing that talent is fundamental to national strength. Paraguayan students who come to Taiwan to study, upon returning to their country, contribute to Paraguay's development in both technological and cultural fields, thereby deepening the friendship between the two nations. President Han wrapped up by sharing his lasting impression of the warmth displayed during the visit of Senate President Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez to Taiwan in April, where he extended an invitation for the Legislative Yuan to send a delegation to Paraguay. He highlighted the friendliness shared by both the Paraguayan and Taiwanese people and expressed his desire for more exchanges between legislators from both nations in the future to enhance collaboration across different sectors.
韓院長特別準備甫於今年中秋問世，一推出即廣受好評的新款「立法院版紀念高粱酒」致贈費卡洛大使，院長於瓶身上親自簽名，同時也邀請江副院長一同簽名留念，以感謝巴拉圭政府與費大使長期以來對我國的支持與友誼。費卡洛大使則代表曾參與我國「113年遠朋西語高階軍官班」之巴拉圭空軍司令部參謀本部參謀長伊多亞加中將(Roberto José Idoyaga Benítez)，致贈韓院長感謝獎牌一面。
President Han specially prepared the newly launched "Legislative Yuan Edition Commemorative Sorghum Liquor," which has received widespread acclaim since its release during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, to present to Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez. The President personally signed the bottle and invited Vice President Chiang to sign it as well, in appreciation of the long-standing support and friendship of the Paraguayan government and the ambassador towards Taiwan. Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez presented a commemorative plaque to President Han on behalf of Major General Roberto José Idoyaga Benítez, Chief of Staff of the Paraguayan Air Force Command, who participated in Taiwan's "2024 Advanced Spanish Language Course for Foreign Military Officers.”
費卡洛大使致詞時首先感謝韓院長、江副院長及各黨團代表撥冗接見，他謹代表巴拉圭貝尼亞（Santiago Peña Palacios）總統及巴拉圭政府表達對台灣的支持與感謝。歷史因素使兩國緊密團結，雙方建國者對國家的構想一致，中華民國國父孫中山先生是美國革命的推崇者，如同推動巴拉圭脫離西班牙殖民獨立之羅德里格斯．德．弗朗西亞（José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco）先生，推崇法國大革命的精神，而巴拉圭與中華民國國旗顏色近似，雖然意義不同，但卻隱含著相近的建國理念。另一方面，兩國人民皆崇尚和平，係因為曾經歷戰爭，展現了捍衛領土的勇氣及無比堅毅的精神，樹立了不朽的典範。兩國都崇尚自由、民主、法治等普世價值，巴拉圭將會持續支持中華民國，並持續作出歷史性的正確選擇，以表達巴拉圭捍衛世界民主的決心，相信中華民國與巴拉圭將邦誼永固，友誼長存。
During his speech, Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez began by expressing gratitude to President Han, Vice President Chiang, and representatives from various party caucuses for taking the time to meet with him. He conveyed the support and appreciation of President Santiago Peña Palacios and the government of Paraguay for Taiwan. Historical factors have tightly bonded the two nations, as both founders shared a common vision for their countries. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China (Taiwan), admired the American Revolution, while José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco, who played a pivotal role in Paraguay's independence from Spanish colonial rule, revered the spirit of the French Revolution. Additionally, the colors of the flags of Paraguay and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are similar, reflecting a shared foundational ideology, despite their different meanings. On the other hand, the people of both nations cherish peace, having experienced war, which demonstrated their courage in defending their territories and their indomitable spirit, setting an everlasting example. Both countries uphold universal values such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. Paraguay will continue to support the Republic of China (Taiwan) and make historically sound choices to express its determination to defend global democracy. It is believed that the bond of friendship between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Paraguay will remain steadfast and enduring.
雙邊會談時，江副院長除表示歡迎，並稱巴拉圭目前是台灣在南美洲最重要的邦交國，也是台灣在中南美洲的重要門戶，因此兩國緊密的合作交流格外重要。本年4月巴拉圭歐斐拉參議長訪台後不久，立法院便成立了「中華民國與巴拉圭國會議員友好協會」，由國民黨廖偉翔委員擔任會長，象徵兩國友好情誼，期盼台巴兩國國會議員互訪可以儘速實現。
During the bilateral talks, Vice President Chiang not only extended a warm welcome but also stated that Paraguay is currently Taiwan's most important diplomatic ally in South America and serves as a significant gateway for Taiwan in Central and South America. Therefore, the close cooperation and exchange between the two countries are particularly crucial. Shortly after Senate President Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez of the Republic of Paraguay visited Taiwan in April of this year, the Legislative Yuan established the "Legislative Yuan Republic of China - Paraguay Parliamentary Friendship Association," chaired by Kuomintang Legislator Liao Wei-Hsiang. This association symbolizes the friendly relations between the two countries, with hopes for mutual visits between the parliamentarians of Taiwan and Paraguay to be realized as soon as possible.
廖偉翔委員表示，他對本年4月巴拉圭歐斐拉參議長邀請訪巴的熱情印象十分深刻，他相信在兩國經歷了三代交情的基礎上，未來雙方在農業、科技、文化甚至是體育交流等方面都會有亮眼的成果。廖委員並提及台中市預計於明年落成「足球運動休閒園區」，俟該園區落成後，能夠促成台灣與巴拉圭的足球交流。
Legislator Liao Wei-Hsiang expressed that he was deeply impressed by the enthusiasm shown during Senate President Silvio Adalberto Ovelar Benítez's invitation to visit Paraguay in April of this year. He believes that, based on the three generations of friendship between the two countries, there will be remarkable achievements in the future regarding cooperation in agriculture, technology, culture, and even sports exchanges. Legislator Liao also mentioned that Taichung City is expected to complete the Soccer Stadium in Taichung’s Nantun District next year, which will serve as a sports and recreation park. Once this stadium is completed, it will facilitate soccer exchanges between Taiwan and Paraguay.
王正旭委員提及，在區域情勢升溫的今日，費大使來訪充分展現了台巴雙邊的緊密連結，兩國過去在經貿、醫療、農業等方面皆有緊密合作，近年我國與巴拉圭政府醫療合作的成果上也有長足進步，我國國際合作發展基金會從2016年起與巴拉圭衛福部合作，開發一套整合性醫療資訊系統(HIS)，至2023年底已導入巴國302家醫療機構；另一方面，在中國政府不斷打壓台灣國際空間的劣勢環境下，期盼有更多國際友人如同巴拉圭政府給予台灣支持與協助，讓台灣可以對更多國家提供相關醫療協助。王委員續稱本年5月曾與江副院長一同前往瑞士出席「第77屆世界衛生大會」相關活動，持續爭取台灣國際參與，而本年7月於台北舉辦的「對中政策跨國議會聯盟」（IPAC）年會，席間通過「IPAC針對聯大第2758號決議之各國議會決議範本」，他要藉此感謝同樣支持自由、民主與和平的各國盟友，以具體行動支持台灣。
Legislator Wang Cheng-Hsu emphasized that in today's escalating regional situation, Ambassador Carlos José Fleitas Rodríguez's visit demonstrates the strong ties between Taiwan and Paraguay. The two countries have historically collaborated closely in economic, trade, healthcare, and agriculture sectors. In recent years, significant progress has been made in healthcare cooperation between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Paraguayan government. Since 2016, the International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF) has partnered with the Paraguayan Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare to develop an integrated Health Information System (HIS), which has now been implemented in 302 medical institutions in Paraguay by the end of 2023.On the other hand, amidst the challenging environment created by the Chinese government's ongoing efforts to suppress Taiwan's international space, we hope to have more international friends, like the Paraguayan government, providing support and assistance to Taiwan. This would enable Taiwan to offer relevant medical assistance to more countries. Legislator Wang further stated that in May of this year, he attended related events at the "77th World Health Assembly" in Switzerland alongside Vice President Chiang, continuing efforts to secure Taiwan's international participation. Additionally, during the "Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC)" annual meeting held in Taipei in July, a model resolution on UNGA Resolution 2758 was passed. He expressed his gratitude to allied countries that also support freedom, democracy, and peace, for their concrete actions in support of Taiwan.
林國成委員特別感謝費卡洛大使及巴拉圭政府對台灣參與各項國際組織與活動的堅定支持，表示台灣需要巴拉圭如此友誼堅定的盟友，兩國互相支持協助方能創造人民福祉。
Legislator Lin Kuo-Chen expressed his sincere gratitude to Ambassador Fleitas and the Paraguayan government for their steadfast support of Taiwan's participation in various international organizations and activities. He stated that Taiwan needs such a committed ally as Paraguay, as mutual support and cooperation between the two countries can create benefits for their peoples.
雙方嗣就畜牧產品進口免稅議題、語言文化、台海局勢、國際組織參與、教育交流等議題廣泛交換意見，氣氛友好融洽，此次會晤歷約45分鐘，並於互贈紀念品及合影留念後劃下圓滿句點。
Both sides extensively exchanged views on various topics, including a tax exemption for livestock product imports, language and culture, the situation in the Taiwan Strait, participation in international organizations, and educational exchanges. The atmosphere was friendly and harmonious. The meeting lasted approximately 45 minutes and concluded on a positive note with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photo.
