立法院江啟臣副院長接見「愛爾蘭參議院議員訪問團」一行5人(Vice President Chiang of the Legislative Yuan Met with a Delegation from the Senate of Ireland)
立法院江啟臣副院長於本(7月17)日下午在國民黨翁曉玲委員、民進黨郭昱晴委員、民眾黨林憶君委員、國際事務處楊芳苓副處長，以及外交部歐洲司李秀窈副秘書長等人陪同下，接見「愛爾蘭參議院議員訪問團」一行5人。
Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Kuomintang Legislator Weng Hsiao-Ling, Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching, Taiwan People's Party Legislator Lin Yi-Chun, Deputy Director of the Department of International Affairs Yang Fang-Ling, and Deputy Secretary General of the Department of European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Li Hsiu-Yao met a five-member delegation from the Senate of Ireland on the afternoon of July 17.
江副院長首先代表韓國瑜院長向訪賓一行表達誠摯歡迎之意，並表示在座各位參議員好朋友們是立法院本（第11）屆新國會上任以來，第一個來自愛爾蘭的訪團，相信大家此行定能充分感受到台灣特色美食及風土民情的迷人之處。江副院長續謂，愛爾蘭與台灣有許多相似之處，例如兩國皆是四面臨海的島嶼國家，在經濟發展上也高度仰賴國際貿易；而依據聯合國「2024世界幸福報告」（World Happiness Report 2024）顯示，愛爾蘭民眾的幸福感排名全球第17名，與台灣人一樣享有高幸福感的生活；此外，兩國在追求民主自由的道路上也總是不畏困難、勇往直前。在台灣人對愛爾蘭的印象中，最為大眾熟悉的，莫過於愛爾蘭在藝術文化領域的傑出表現，文化底蘊深厚的愛爾蘭，常出現在如《哈利波特》、《星際大戰》以及《權力遊戲》等知名電影、戲劇中，全球觀眾都能透過影視作品的鏡頭，將愛爾蘭的美景盡收眼底；而在文學方面，愛爾蘭曾誕生過4位諾貝爾文學獎巨擘；愛爾蘭的音樂作品以及傳統踢踏舞「大河之舞」更是風靡全球。
Vice President Chiang first extended his warm welcome to the delegation members on behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han, indicating that this was the first Irish group to visit the Legislative Yuan since the 11th parliament took office, and he believed that the trip to Taiwan would give the delegation a chance to sample Taiwan’s specialty foods and local customs. Vice President Chiang further revealed that Ireland and Taiwan share many similarities; for instance, both island countries highly dependent on international trade. Furthermore, according to the United Nation’s “World Happiness Report 2024”, the Irish people’s sense of happiness ranks 17th in the world, meaning Irish people are as fulfilled and content as their Taiwanese counterparts. Moreover, both Ireland and Taiwan have consistently braved challenges in the pursuit of democracy and freedom. The Taiwanese people are equally impressed with Ireland’s extraordinary arts and culture, as Irish sights and sounds are often featured in well-known movies and television shows including Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones, all of which provide audiences around the globe with a glimpse of Ireland’s beautiful landscape. As for literature, Ireland has produced four Nobel laureates in literature, and the country’s musical works and iconic River dance performance have captivated global audiences.
江副院長指出，雖然台灣與愛爾蘭都不是大國，但在國際上都具有強大的競爭力。根據瑞士洛桑管理學院（International Institute for Management Development, IMD）今（2024）年公布的「IMD世界競爭力年報」（IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook）顯示，台灣在67個受評比國家中排名第8。因此，江副院長相信，台愛兩國未來透過經貿領域的交流，必定能夠互惠互利。江副院長續強調，對於今年1月愛爾蘭參議院再度通過決議，支持台灣民眾免於受威脅及享有和平的權利，他代表中華民國立法院及全體台灣人民向愛爾蘭國會表達誠摯謝意。他感謝訪團成員長期堅定支持台灣，並在國際上為台灣發聲，同時也期待訪團此行能滿載而歸。
Vice President Chiang noted that though Taiwan and Ireland are small in size and population, both countries are strongly competitive in the international community. According to the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in 2024, Taiwan ranked 8th among out of 67 countries. As a result, Vice President Chiang believes that Taiwan and Ireland can build a reciprocal relationship through economic and trade exchanges in the future. President Chiang continued to emphasize that he would like to express his sincere appreciation to the Irish National Parliament on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and all the people of Taiwan for the resolution passed by the Senate of Ireland in January this year to support the people of Taiwan to be free from threats and enjoy peace. He also thanked the delegation members for their long-term support and for speaking out for Taiwan in the international arena. Moreover, he expressed his hope that the delegation would have a fruitful trip.
威爾森（Diarmuid WILSON）參議員致詞表示，感謝江副院長撥冗接見。他指出，這次訪台已是他的第8次，並且此次隨行的成員均為愛爾蘭參議院友台小組的成員。他們平時共同關注台灣發展，長期以來不斷推動台灣的國際參與，並且全力支持台灣。威爾森參議員期盼此次訪問能透過與台灣在經濟、文化、教育、觀光等領域的交流，加強雙方合作。他也高度期待愛爾蘭駐台機構得以再次成立。威爾森參議員強調，台愛兩國同為民主自由的國家，尤其台灣一直扮演著亞太地區自由民主的燈塔角色。他希望兩國未來能共同與民主陣營的盟友攜手合作，守護普世價值，促進經濟繁榮，並維護印太地區的和平穩定。雙邊交流期間，翁曉玲委員針對台愛學生互訪表達關心，並對促進兩國年輕人的進一步交流抱有高度期待；郭昱晴委員表示，對台愛未來在教育及觀光領域的交流有深切期許；林憶君委員則提到，台灣即將展開全國性的軍事演習，其中的「雲豹裝甲車」正是台灣派員赴愛爾蘭學習設計及製造技術的成果，因此感謝愛爾蘭對穩定區域情勢的貢獻，並希望未來台愛兩國能在醫療及科技等其他領域有更進一步的交流。
Senator Diarmuid Wilson thanked Vice President Chiang for taking the time to meet them. He said this trip to Taiwan is his 8th visit, and all the accompanying members are members of the Senate of Ireland’s Taiwan Friendship Group. They pay close attention to Taiwan’s development, have promoted Taiwan’s international participation for many years, and fully support Taiwan. Senator Wilson stated that he hoped to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including the economy, culture, education, and tourism through this visit, and expressed anticipation for the reestablishment of an Irish representative office in Taiwan. He stressed that Ireland and Taiwan are both democratic and free countries, and that Taiwan has continuously played the role of a beacon of freedom and democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. He expected the two countries to work hand in hand with allies in the democratic camp to safeguard universal values, facilitate economic prosperity, and maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. During the bilateral exchange, Legislator Weng Hsiao-Ling also expressed interest in student exchanges between Taiwan and Ireland, saying she looked forward to promoting further exchanges for young people in both countries. In addition, Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching mentioned that Taiwan is scheduled to conduct a nationwide military drill soon, and the Clouded Leopard Armored Vehicle used in the drill is a result of design and manufacturing technology learned from Ireland and brought back by Taiwan’s trained personnel. She thanked Ireland for its contribution to regional stability, and hoped the two countries will have further exchanges in other fields such as healthcare, science, and technology in the future.
隨後雙方就學術交流、國防軍事、資訊安全、民主人權、俄烏戰爭、科技醫療、女性參政、文化藝術等議題進行交流，本次會晤歷約1小時，雙方於互贈紀念品後，在輕鬆愉快的氛圍中劃下圓滿的句點。
The two sides then discussed issues regarding academic exchanges, national defense and the military, information security, democracy and human rights, the Russia-Ukraine war, science and technology and medical care, women's participation in politics, and culture and art. The meeting lasted for approximately one hour and came to a successful end in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere after both sides exchanged souvenirs.
備註：訪賓名單
1.愛爾蘭參議院外交暨國防委員會副主席威爾森（Diarmuid WILSON）
2.愛爾蘭參議院外交暨國防委員會委員克勞威爾（Gerard CRAUGHWELL）
3. 愛爾蘭參議院交通與通訊事務委員會委員霍爾肯（Gerry HORKAN）
4. 愛爾蘭參議院歐盟事務委員會委員基奧根（Sharon KEOGAN）
5. 愛爾蘭參議院企業、貿易與就業委員會副主席埃赫恩（Garret AHEARN）
Note: List of Visitors
1. Diarmuid WILSON, Vice Chairman of the Senate of Ireland's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
2. Gerard CRAUGHWELL, Member of the Senate of Ireland's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
3. Gerry HORKAN, Member of the Senate of Ireland's Transport and Communications Committee
4. Sharon KEOGAN, Member of the Senate of Ireland's European Union Affairs Committee
5. Garret AHEARN, Vice Chairman of the Enterprise, Trade and Employment Committee
Vice President Dr. Johnny C. Chiang of the Legislative Yuan, accompanied by Kuomintang Legislator Weng Hsiao-Ling, Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching, Taiwan People's Party Legislator Lin Yi-Chun, Deputy Director of the Department of International Affairs Yang Fang-Ling, and Deputy Secretary General of the Department of European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Li Hsiu-Yao met a five-member delegation from the Senate of Ireland on the afternoon of July 17.
江副院長首先代表韓國瑜院長向訪賓一行表達誠摯歡迎之意，並表示在座各位參議員好朋友們是立法院本（第11）屆新國會上任以來，第一個來自愛爾蘭的訪團，相信大家此行定能充分感受到台灣特色美食及風土民情的迷人之處。江副院長續謂，愛爾蘭與台灣有許多相似之處，例如兩國皆是四面臨海的島嶼國家，在經濟發展上也高度仰賴國際貿易；而依據聯合國「2024世界幸福報告」（World Happiness Report 2024）顯示，愛爾蘭民眾的幸福感排名全球第17名，與台灣人一樣享有高幸福感的生活；此外，兩國在追求民主自由的道路上也總是不畏困難、勇往直前。在台灣人對愛爾蘭的印象中，最為大眾熟悉的，莫過於愛爾蘭在藝術文化領域的傑出表現，文化底蘊深厚的愛爾蘭，常出現在如《哈利波特》、《星際大戰》以及《權力遊戲》等知名電影、戲劇中，全球觀眾都能透過影視作品的鏡頭，將愛爾蘭的美景盡收眼底；而在文學方面，愛爾蘭曾誕生過4位諾貝爾文學獎巨擘；愛爾蘭的音樂作品以及傳統踢踏舞「大河之舞」更是風靡全球。
Vice President Chiang first extended his warm welcome to the delegation members on behalf of President Daniel K.Y. Han, indicating that this was the first Irish group to visit the Legislative Yuan since the 11th parliament took office, and he believed that the trip to Taiwan would give the delegation a chance to sample Taiwan’s specialty foods and local customs. Vice President Chiang further revealed that Ireland and Taiwan share many similarities; for instance, both island countries highly dependent on international trade. Furthermore, according to the United Nation’s “World Happiness Report 2024”, the Irish people’s sense of happiness ranks 17th in the world, meaning Irish people are as fulfilled and content as their Taiwanese counterparts. Moreover, both Ireland and Taiwan have consistently braved challenges in the pursuit of democracy and freedom. The Taiwanese people are equally impressed with Ireland’s extraordinary arts and culture, as Irish sights and sounds are often featured in well-known movies and television shows including Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones, all of which provide audiences around the globe with a glimpse of Ireland’s beautiful landscape. As for literature, Ireland has produced four Nobel laureates in literature, and the country’s musical works and iconic River dance performance have captivated global audiences.
江副院長指出，雖然台灣與愛爾蘭都不是大國，但在國際上都具有強大的競爭力。根據瑞士洛桑管理學院（International Institute for Management Development, IMD）今（2024）年公布的「IMD世界競爭力年報」（IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook）顯示，台灣在67個受評比國家中排名第8。因此，江副院長相信，台愛兩國未來透過經貿領域的交流，必定能夠互惠互利。江副院長續強調，對於今年1月愛爾蘭參議院再度通過決議，支持台灣民眾免於受威脅及享有和平的權利，他代表中華民國立法院及全體台灣人民向愛爾蘭國會表達誠摯謝意。他感謝訪團成員長期堅定支持台灣，並在國際上為台灣發聲，同時也期待訪團此行能滿載而歸。
Vice President Chiang noted that though Taiwan and Ireland are small in size and population, both countries are strongly competitive in the international community. According to the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in 2024, Taiwan ranked 8th among out of 67 countries. As a result, Vice President Chiang believes that Taiwan and Ireland can build a reciprocal relationship through economic and trade exchanges in the future. President Chiang continued to emphasize that he would like to express his sincere appreciation to the Irish National Parliament on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and all the people of Taiwan for the resolution passed by the Senate of Ireland in January this year to support the people of Taiwan to be free from threats and enjoy peace. He also thanked the delegation members for their long-term support and for speaking out for Taiwan in the international arena. Moreover, he expressed his hope that the delegation would have a fruitful trip.
威爾森（Diarmuid WILSON）參議員致詞表示，感謝江副院長撥冗接見。他指出，這次訪台已是他的第8次，並且此次隨行的成員均為愛爾蘭參議院友台小組的成員。他們平時共同關注台灣發展，長期以來不斷推動台灣的國際參與，並且全力支持台灣。威爾森參議員期盼此次訪問能透過與台灣在經濟、文化、教育、觀光等領域的交流，加強雙方合作。他也高度期待愛爾蘭駐台機構得以再次成立。威爾森參議員強調，台愛兩國同為民主自由的國家，尤其台灣一直扮演著亞太地區自由民主的燈塔角色。他希望兩國未來能共同與民主陣營的盟友攜手合作，守護普世價值，促進經濟繁榮，並維護印太地區的和平穩定。雙邊交流期間，翁曉玲委員針對台愛學生互訪表達關心，並對促進兩國年輕人的進一步交流抱有高度期待；郭昱晴委員表示，對台愛未來在教育及觀光領域的交流有深切期許；林憶君委員則提到，台灣即將展開全國性的軍事演習，其中的「雲豹裝甲車」正是台灣派員赴愛爾蘭學習設計及製造技術的成果，因此感謝愛爾蘭對穩定區域情勢的貢獻，並希望未來台愛兩國能在醫療及科技等其他領域有更進一步的交流。
Senator Diarmuid Wilson thanked Vice President Chiang for taking the time to meet them. He said this trip to Taiwan is his 8th visit, and all the accompanying members are members of the Senate of Ireland’s Taiwan Friendship Group. They pay close attention to Taiwan’s development, have promoted Taiwan’s international participation for many years, and fully support Taiwan. Senator Wilson stated that he hoped to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including the economy, culture, education, and tourism through this visit, and expressed anticipation for the reestablishment of an Irish representative office in Taiwan. He stressed that Ireland and Taiwan are both democratic and free countries, and that Taiwan has continuously played the role of a beacon of freedom and democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. He expected the two countries to work hand in hand with allies in the democratic camp to safeguard universal values, facilitate economic prosperity, and maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. During the bilateral exchange, Legislator Weng Hsiao-Ling also expressed interest in student exchanges between Taiwan and Ireland, saying she looked forward to promoting further exchanges for young people in both countries. In addition, Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching mentioned that Taiwan is scheduled to conduct a nationwide military drill soon, and the Clouded Leopard Armored Vehicle used in the drill is a result of design and manufacturing technology learned from Ireland and brought back by Taiwan’s trained personnel. She thanked Ireland for its contribution to regional stability, and hoped the two countries will have further exchanges in other fields such as healthcare, science, and technology in the future.
隨後雙方就學術交流、國防軍事、資訊安全、民主人權、俄烏戰爭、科技醫療、女性參政、文化藝術等議題進行交流，本次會晤歷約1小時，雙方於互贈紀念品後，在輕鬆愉快的氛圍中劃下圓滿的句點。
The two sides then discussed issues regarding academic exchanges, national defense and the military, information security, democracy and human rights, the Russia-Ukraine war, science and technology and medical care, women's participation in politics, and culture and art. The meeting lasted for approximately one hour and came to a successful end in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere after both sides exchanged souvenirs.
備註：訪賓名單
1.愛爾蘭參議院外交暨國防委員會副主席威爾森（Diarmuid WILSON）
2.愛爾蘭參議院外交暨國防委員會委員克勞威爾（Gerard CRAUGHWELL）
3. 愛爾蘭參議院交通與通訊事務委員會委員霍爾肯（Gerry HORKAN）
4. 愛爾蘭參議院歐盟事務委員會委員基奧根（Sharon KEOGAN）
5. 愛爾蘭參議院企業、貿易與就業委員會副主席埃赫恩（Garret AHEARN）
Note: List of Visitors
1. Diarmuid WILSON, Vice Chairman of the Senate of Ireland's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
2. Gerard CRAUGHWELL, Member of the Senate of Ireland's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
3. Gerry HORKAN, Member of the Senate of Ireland's Transport and Communications Committee
4. Sharon KEOGAN, Member of the Senate of Ireland's European Union Affairs Committee
5. Garret AHEARN, Vice Chairman of the Enterprise, Trade and Employment Committee