立法院韓國瑜院長接見美國馬里蘭州蒙哥馬利郡郡長艾爾里奇（Marc Elrich）所率代表團一行 韓國瑜：盼台灣與蒙哥馬利郡攜手合作 推動永續發展及智慧城市 Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han receives a delegation led by County Executive Marc Elrich of Montgomery County, Maryland; President Han: Taiwan looks forward to working hand in hand with Montgomery County to promote sustainable development and smart cities
On the afternoon of March 20, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han, accompanied by KMT Legislator Lin Chien-Chi, DPP Legislator Chen Pei-Yu, TPP Legislator Mai Yu-Chen, and Deputy Director Yang Fang-Ling of the Department of International Affairs, received a five-member delegation led by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who were visiting Taiwan to attend the Smart City Summit & Expo.
韓院長首先向訪賓表達熱忱歡迎，嗣偕在場委員與訪賓合影後表示，今年1月率領「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」跨黨派委員代表團赴美訪問時，首度與艾爾里奇郡長見面，很高興兩個月後能再度與艾郡長在台灣見面。續謂，馬里蘭州(State of Maryland，下稱馬州)在全美家庭收入中位數為全美第3高，台灣與馬州雙邊貿易往來熱絡，其中蒙哥馬利郡（Montgomery County，下稱蒙郡）族群多元，是馬州人口最多、經濟最發達的郡之一。他繼說明立法院為單一國會制，總計有113名委員，分屬三個政黨，今天出席的委員代表不同族群與領域，展現台灣民主政治的多元，期盼藉此機會與訪賓多方交流。
President Han first extended a warm welcome to the visiting guests. After taking a group photo with the attending legislators and delegation members, he remarked that he led a cross-party delegation to attend the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration this January, during which he had the pleasure of meeting County Executive Elrich for the first time. He expressed his delight at being able to meet Mr. Elrich again in Taiwan two months later. He went on to note that the state of Maryland ranks third in the U.S for median household income. Taiwan and Maryland enjoy active bilateral trade relations. Montgomery County, in particular, is ethnically diverse and is one of Maryland’s most populous and economically developed counties. He further explained that the Legislative Yuan operates under a unicameral system, consisting of 113 members from three political parties. The legislators present today represent different groups and fields, showcasing the diversity of Taiwan’s democratic politics. He expressed that he looked forward to this opportunity to engage in various exchanges with the visiting delegation.
艾爾里奇郡長首先感謝院長的熱烈歡迎及撥冗接待，繼表示目前蒙郡亞裔人口占13%，對比50年前不到0.5%，成長可謂相當迅速；亞裔人士多從事蓬勃發展的科技產業，表現非常優異，經常在社區嶄露頭角。他提及此次是第三次參加台灣智慧城市展，每次都獲益良多，幾天前甫與台北市簽署友誼市郡協定，盼未來能夠深化台美科技經貿合作，他再次感謝韓院長撥冗接見，讓此趟台灣行更具意義。
County Executive Elrich first expressed his gratitude to President Han for the warm welcome and for taking the time to receive his delegation. He went on to state that Asian people account for 13% of Montgomery County’s population currently, a rapid increase compared to less than 0.5% fifty years ago. Many Asian individuals work in the Maryland’s thriving technology industry, performing exceptionally well and often standing out in their communities. He said that this is his third time participating in the Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan, and each visit has been highly rewarding. Just a few days ago, he signed a friendship city-county agreement with Taipei City and hopes that Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in technology and trade can be further strengthened in the future. He once again thanked President Han for taking the time to receive the delegation, making this visit to Taiwan even more meaningful.
雙邊交流時，林倩綺委員表示很高興有機會與訪賓見面，續稱台灣於2012年即獲選智慧城市，近年來在此領域更加精益求精。她說明自己專注於教育及文化領域，發覺文化與科技可相輔相成，因此台灣與蒙郡可彼此分享民主價值的永續性及創新性，希望未來有更多交流機會，亦祝福訪賓此次行程圓滿順利。
During the bilateral exchanges, Legislator Lin Chien-Chi expressed her pleasure at the opportunity to meet with the visiting delegation. She noted that Taiwan has been recognized as a Smart City since as early as 2012, and has continued to make improvements and excel in this field in recent years. She explained that her focus lies in the fields of education and culture, and she has observed that culture and technology can complement each other. Therefore, Taiwan and Montgomery County can share insights on sustainability of and innovation in democratic values. She expressed hope for more opportunities for exchanges in the future and wished the delegation a smooth and successful visit.
陳培瑜委員表示創新與科技均來自良好的教育，希望台美未來在不同領域有更多的合作。她感謝美國長期堅定支持民主台灣，也確信自由民主是確保下一代有更優質生活的關鍵，希望訪賓能多體驗台灣特色文化、藝術及美食，深刻感受台灣不同的風貌。
Legislator Chen Pei-Yu stated that both innovation and technology come from quality education, and she hopes that Taiwan and the U.S. will have more cooperation across various fields in the future. She expressed her gratitude for the U.S.’ longstanding and unwavering support for democratic Taiwan, and firmly believed that freedom and democracy are the key to ensuring a better quality of life for future generations. She hoped the visiting delegation would take the opportunity to experience Taiwan’s distinctive culture, arts, and cuisine, and deeply feel the island’s rich diversity.
麥玉珍委員提到台美距離雖然遙遠，但共享民主價值，美國是發展科技與生技產業的核心國家，台灣則是全球半導體產業之重要國家，未來期盼台美持續深化合作。她表示台灣與美國均是包容力極大之移民國家，並讚揚美國的移民政策、文化包容及多元族群融合，最後祝福訪賓滿載而歸。
Legislator Mai Yu-Chen noted that although Taiwan and the United States are geographically distant, they share common democratic values. The U.S. is a core country for the development of technology and the biotechnology industry, while Taiwan plays a vital role in the global semiconductor industry. She hopes that Taiwan and the U.S. will continue to deepen cooperation moving forward. She stated that both Taiwan and the U.S. are countries built by immigrants and marked by great inclusiveness. She praised the U.S. for its immigration policies, cultural inclusiveness, and successful integration of diverse ethnic groups. In closing, she wished the visiting delegation a fruitful and rewarding visit.
雙方另就科技與經濟發展、智慧城市、生技產業、潔淨能源、網路安全、移民政策及多元城市等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會談歷約40分鐘，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品後圓滿結束。
The two sides also engaged in extensive discussions on a wide range of topics, including technology and economic development, smart cities, the biotechnology industry, clean energy, cybersecurity, immigration policies, and diverse cities. The meeting lasted approximately 40 minutes and was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere. It concluded successfully with an exchange of gifts between the two sides.
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（3月20）日下午在國民黨林倩綺委員、民進黨陳培瑜委員、民眾黨麥玉珍委員及國際事務處楊芳苓副處長等人陪同下，接見蒙哥馬利郡郡長艾爾里奇所率來台參加智慧城市展代表團一行5人。
On the afternoon of March 20, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han, accompanied by KMT Legislator Lin Chien-Chi, DPP Legislator Chen Pei-Yu, TPP Legislator Mai Yu-Chen, and Deputy Director Yang Fang-Ling of the Department of International Affairs, received a five-member delegation led by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who were visiting Taiwan to attend the Smart City Summit & Expo.
韓院長首先向訪賓表達熱忱歡迎，嗣偕在場委員與訪賓合影後表示，今年1月率領「第60屆美國總統就職典禮」跨黨派委員代表團赴美訪問時，首度與艾爾里奇郡長見面，很高興兩個月後能再度與艾郡長在台灣見面。續謂，馬里蘭州(State of Maryland，下稱馬州)在全美家庭收入中位數為全美第3高，台灣與馬州雙邊貿易往來熱絡，其中蒙哥馬利郡（Montgomery County，下稱蒙郡）族群多元，是馬州人口最多、經濟最發達的郡之一。他繼說明立法院為單一國會制，總計有113名委員，分屬三個政黨，今天出席的委員代表不同族群與領域，展現台灣民主政治的多元，期盼藉此機會與訪賓多方交流。
President Han first extended a warm welcome to the visiting guests. After taking a group photo with the attending legislators and delegation members, he remarked that he led a cross-party delegation to attend the 60th U.S. Presidential Inauguration this January, during which he had the pleasure of meeting County Executive Elrich for the first time. He expressed his delight at being able to meet Mr. Elrich again in Taiwan two months later. He went on to note that the state of Maryland ranks third in the U.S for median household income. Taiwan and Maryland enjoy active bilateral trade relations. Montgomery County, in particular, is ethnically diverse and is one of Maryland’s most populous and economically developed counties. He further explained that the Legislative Yuan operates under a unicameral system, consisting of 113 members from three political parties. The legislators present today represent different groups and fields, showcasing the diversity of Taiwan’s democratic politics. He expressed that he looked forward to this opportunity to engage in various exchanges with the visiting delegation.
艾爾里奇郡長首先感謝院長的熱烈歡迎及撥冗接待，繼表示目前蒙郡亞裔人口占13%，對比50年前不到0.5%，成長可謂相當迅速；亞裔人士多從事蓬勃發展的科技產業，表現非常優異，經常在社區嶄露頭角。他提及此次是第三次參加台灣智慧城市展，每次都獲益良多，幾天前甫與台北市簽署友誼市郡協定，盼未來能夠深化台美科技經貿合作，他再次感謝韓院長撥冗接見，讓此趟台灣行更具意義。
County Executive Elrich first expressed his gratitude to President Han for the warm welcome and for taking the time to receive his delegation. He went on to state that Asian people account for 13% of Montgomery County’s population currently, a rapid increase compared to less than 0.5% fifty years ago. Many Asian individuals work in the Maryland’s thriving technology industry, performing exceptionally well and often standing out in their communities. He said that this is his third time participating in the Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan, and each visit has been highly rewarding. Just a few days ago, he signed a friendship city-county agreement with Taipei City and hopes that Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in technology and trade can be further strengthened in the future. He once again thanked President Han for taking the time to receive the delegation, making this visit to Taiwan even more meaningful.
雙邊交流時，林倩綺委員表示很高興有機會與訪賓見面，續稱台灣於2012年即獲選智慧城市，近年來在此領域更加精益求精。她說明自己專注於教育及文化領域，發覺文化與科技可相輔相成，因此台灣與蒙郡可彼此分享民主價值的永續性及創新性，希望未來有更多交流機會，亦祝福訪賓此次行程圓滿順利。
During the bilateral exchanges, Legislator Lin Chien-Chi expressed her pleasure at the opportunity to meet with the visiting delegation. She noted that Taiwan has been recognized as a Smart City since as early as 2012, and has continued to make improvements and excel in this field in recent years. She explained that her focus lies in the fields of education and culture, and she has observed that culture and technology can complement each other. Therefore, Taiwan and Montgomery County can share insights on sustainability of and innovation in democratic values. She expressed hope for more opportunities for exchanges in the future and wished the delegation a smooth and successful visit.
陳培瑜委員表示創新與科技均來自良好的教育，希望台美未來在不同領域有更多的合作。她感謝美國長期堅定支持民主台灣，也確信自由民主是確保下一代有更優質生活的關鍵，希望訪賓能多體驗台灣特色文化、藝術及美食，深刻感受台灣不同的風貌。
Legislator Chen Pei-Yu stated that both innovation and technology come from quality education, and she hopes that Taiwan and the U.S. will have more cooperation across various fields in the future. She expressed her gratitude for the U.S.’ longstanding and unwavering support for democratic Taiwan, and firmly believed that freedom and democracy are the key to ensuring a better quality of life for future generations. She hoped the visiting delegation would take the opportunity to experience Taiwan’s distinctive culture, arts, and cuisine, and deeply feel the island’s rich diversity.
麥玉珍委員提到台美距離雖然遙遠，但共享民主價值，美國是發展科技與生技產業的核心國家，台灣則是全球半導體產業之重要國家，未來期盼台美持續深化合作。她表示台灣與美國均是包容力極大之移民國家，並讚揚美國的移民政策、文化包容及多元族群融合，最後祝福訪賓滿載而歸。
Legislator Mai Yu-Chen noted that although Taiwan and the United States are geographically distant, they share common democratic values. The U.S. is a core country for the development of technology and the biotechnology industry, while Taiwan plays a vital role in the global semiconductor industry. She hopes that Taiwan and the U.S. will continue to deepen cooperation moving forward. She stated that both Taiwan and the U.S. are countries built by immigrants and marked by great inclusiveness. She praised the U.S. for its immigration policies, cultural inclusiveness, and successful integration of diverse ethnic groups. In closing, she wished the visiting delegation a fruitful and rewarding visit.
雙方另就科技與經濟發展、智慧城市、生技產業、潔淨能源、網路安全、移民政策及多元城市等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會談歷約40分鐘，氣氛友好愉快，在雙方互贈禮品後圓滿結束。
The two sides also engaged in extensive discussions on a wide range of topics, including technology and economic development, smart cities, the biotechnology industry, clean energy, cybersecurity, immigration policies, and diverse cities. The meeting lasted approximately 40 minutes and was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere. It concluded successfully with an exchange of gifts between the two sides.