立法院江啟臣副院長於本（4月9）日中午在國民黨陳永康委員、民進黨郭昱晴委員、民眾黨麥玉珍委員、國際事務處林晨富處長等人陪同下，接見及款宴「盧森堡國會議員團」一行4人，外交部陳明祺政務次長及歐洲司林主恩副司長等亦隨行陪同。
On the afternoon of April 9, Vice President of the Legislative Yuan Dr. Johnny C. Chiang, accompanied by KMT Legislator Chen Yeong-Kang, DPP Legislator Kuo Yu-Ching, TPP Legislator Mai Yu-Chen, and International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin, met with and hosted a luncheon in honor of a four-member delegation from the Luxembourg Parliament. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-Chi and Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of European Affairs Lin Chu-En were also in attendance.
江副院長首先向訪賓表達熱忱歡迎，並偕出席委員與訪賓合影後表示，非常榮幸代表中華民國立法院及韓國瑜院長接待來自盧森堡國會的朋友們。續謂，這次是繼2019年新冠肺炎疫情爆發後，盧森堡國會議員訪團睽違6年再度蒞臨本院，也是盧國國會2023年改選後，新屆國會議員首度組團訪台，期盼藉由此次國會議員交流，強化台盧雙邊合作並持續深化兩國友好關係。他盛讚盧森堡的國土面積在歐洲雖然屬於小國，但人均GDP卻高達14萬美元，居全球第一，且金融相關產業高度發展，為歐元區中最重要的國際金融中心之一，並憑藉著世界級的經濟實力及優異的地理位置，吸引許多歐盟機構設立於此，因此獲得「歐洲心臟」（Heart of Europe）的美譽。江副院長同樣述說台灣是一亞洲小國，在印太地緣政治上也扮演相當重要之角色，亦可比擬為「亞洲心臟」。他提及去年台盧雙邊貿易額達9,345萬美元，較前年成長49.65%，顯見雙邊貿易極具成長潛力，期待未來繼續深化經貿合作。江副院長繼指出，隨著美國推出全新關稅政策及國際情勢的改變，面對未知的未來，盼台盧攜手合作，共創經濟永續發展與繁榮。江副院長特別感謝盧森堡國會及行政部門近年來持續以實際行動支持台灣參與世界衛生組織（WHO）及世界衛生大會（WHA）等相關國際組織及機制，並與台灣一起守護民主自由等核心價值，最後盼盧國持續支持台灣的國際參與，深化台盧雙邊經貿合作，並祝福訪團此次訪台行程一切順利。
Vice President Chiang began by warmly welcoming the visiting delegation. After joining the attending legislators and guests for a group photo, he expressed that it was a great honor to receive the friends from the Luxembourg Parliament on behalf of the Legislative Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and its President Daniel K.Y. Han. He went on to note that this visit marked the first delegation from the Luxembourg Parliament to the Legislative Yuan in six years, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019. It also represents the first official delegation to Taiwan composed of newly elected members of Luxembourg’s Parliament since its 2023 elections. He expressed hope that this parliamentary exchange would strengthen bilateral cooperation and further deepen the friendship between Taiwan and Luxembourg. He praised Luxembourg as a small country in terms of land area within Europe, yet one that boasts the highest GDP per capita in the world at USD 140,000. With a highly developed financial sector, Luxembourg stands as one of the most significant international financial centers in the Eurozone. Its world-class economic strength and strategic geographic location have attracted numerous EU institutions to establish a presence there, earning it the distinguished title of the “Heart of Europe.” Vice President Chiang likewise remarked that Taiwan, though a small nation in Asia, plays a critical role in the Indo-Pacific geopolitical landscape, and could similarly be regarded as the “Heart of Asia.” He noted that bilateral trade between Taiwan and Luxembourg reached USD 93.45 million last year, representing a 49.65% increase compared to the previous year. This growth highlights the strong potential of bilateral trade, and he expressed hope that economic and trade cooperation will continue to deepen in the future. Vice President Chiang further stated that, in light of the United States’ newly introduced tariff policies and shifting global dynamics, Taiwan and Luxembourg should join hands to foster sustainable economic development and shared prosperity in the face of an uncertain future. Vice President Chiang expressed his sincere gratitude to the Luxembourg Parliament and government for their steadfast and tangible support in recent years for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Health Assembly (WHA), and other related international bodies and mechanisms. He also thanked Luxembourg for standing with Taiwan in upholding the core values of democracy and freedom. In closing, he expressed his hope that Luxembourg will continue to support Taiwan’s international participation, further deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and wished the delegation a smooth and fruitful visit to Taiwan.
訪團團長薇特（Stéphanie Weydert）議員感謝江副院長及在座委員撥冗接晤，她及訪團其他三位議員同僚均係首度訪台，非常開心率領盧森堡國會最年經的議員團來台，對我國進步發展現況及人民友善熱情印象十分深刻，關於江副院長剛提及美國新政府祭出之關稅新措施，她亦認同無人可以預知未來，台盧雖同為小國，但身為亞洲及歐洲的心臟，我們擁有雄厚的經濟實力，樂見台盧兩國企業及其他領域之交流日益密切，期待未來持續攜手深化合作，共創雙贏。她同時強調，台盧兩國共享人權及民主等價值，亦應共同守護得來不易的自由及和平生活。
The head of the delegation, Member of Parliament Stéphanie Weydert, thanked Vice President Chiang and the attending legislators for taking the time to meet with them. She noted that this was the first visit to Taiwan for herself and the three other members of the delegation, and that she was delighted to lead the youngest parliamentary delegation from Luxembourg to Taiwan. She expressed deep admiration for Taiwan’s impressive development and the warmth and friendliness of its people. In response to Vice President Chiang’s earlier remarks regarding the new tariff measures introduced by the U.S. administration, MP Weydert concurred that the future is indeed unpredictable. While both Taiwan and Luxembourg are small in size, she affirmed that—as the respective “hearts” of Asia and Europe—the two countries possess strong economic foundations. She welcomed the growing exchanges between Taiwanese and Luxembourgish enterprises and other sectors, and expressed her hope for continued cooperation that can bring mutual benefits and a shared future. She also emphasized that Taiwan and Luxembourg share common values such as human rights and democracy, and should work together to safeguard the hard-won freedoms and peaceful way of life that both nations cherish.
雙方互贈禮品後，隨即展開午宴交流，席間就台盧政治及選舉制度比較、歐洲議會選舉制度、外人赴盧森堡就業、留學、度假打工及移民政策、金融管理及打擊詐騙、我國國際參與、跨國合作、文化交流、少子化與高齡化之對策及深化雙邊經貿投資等議題廣泛交換意見。午宴歷約2小時，氣氛輕鬆熱絡，賓主盡歡，為今日的會晤譜上圓滿的句點。
Following the exchange of gifts, the two sides proceeded to a luncheon, during which they engaged in wide-ranging discussions on a variety of topics. These included comparisons between the political and electoral systems of Taiwan and Luxembourg, the European Parliament’s electoral system, employment, study, working holiday, and immigration policies for foreigners in Luxembourg, financial regulation and anti-fraud measures, Taiwan’s international participation, cross-border cooperation, cultural exchanges, strategies for addressing declining birth rates and population aging, as well as efforts to deepen bilateral economic and investment ties. The luncheon lasted approximately two hours in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere, with both hosts and guests enjoying warm and engaging conversations, bringing the day’s meeting to a successful and memorable close.
