立法院韓國瑜院長接見及款宴「友邦駐日內瓦聯合國暨其他國際組織常任代表訪臺團」 韓國瑜：感謝友邦堅定挺臺 團結守護民主自由 President Han of the Legislative Yuan receives and hosts luncheon for delegation of permanent representatives of diplomatic allies to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations; President Han: We are grateful for the steadfast support of Taiwan’s allies — together we safeguard democracy and freedom.
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（8月7）日中午在國民黨林倩綺委員、民進黨沈伯洋委員、民眾黨劉書彬委員及國際事務處林晨富處長等人陪同下，接見及款宴「友邦駐日內瓦聯合國暨其他國際組織常任代表訪臺團」卡利（José Francisco Calí Tzay）大使等一行6人，外交部甄國清主任秘書、駐日內瓦辦事處李冠德處長等人亦隨行陪同。
At noon on August 7, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan received and hosted a luncheon for a six-member delegation of permanent representatives of diplomatic allies to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations; the delegation was led by Ambassador José Francisco Calí Tzay. President Han was accompanied by KMT Legislator Dr. Lin Chien-Chi, DPP Legislator Dr. Puma Shen, TPP Legislator Dr. Liu Shu-Pin and International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin. Also in attendance were Secretary-General Daniel Kuo-Ching Chen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Director General Greg Lee of the Taipei Cultural and Economic Office in Geneva.
韓院長首先代表立法院向在場貴賓表達誠摯歡迎，並偕同出席委員與訪賓合影留念。韓院長指出，中華民國立法院採一院制，有113席立法委員，每位委員均肩負服務人民的重要責任。隨後，院長逐一介紹本日出席的跨黨派代表，展現立法院對友邦駐聯合國機構使節來訪的高度重視。他特別感謝友邦長期在聯合國及相關國際場域為臺灣仗義執言，並盛讚友邦不畏國際局勢艱困，始終堅定支持臺灣在國際社會中的應享地位和權益。
President Han first extended a sincere welcome to the distinguished guests on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and joined the attending legislators in taking a commemorative group photo with the guests. In his remarks, President Han noted that the Legislative Yuan is a unicameral legislature composed of 113 legislators, each bearing the important responsibility of serving the people. President Han then introduced the cross-party legislators present, demonstrating the Legislative Yuan’s high regard for the visiting envoys of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to UN institutions. He expressed gratitude for the long-standing support of Taiwan’s allies, who have spoken out for Taiwan in the United Nations and related international forums. President Han also commended their courage in standing firm despite international challenges and for consistently supporting Taiwan’s rightful place and interests in the global community.
韓院長進一步指出，臺灣擁有強勁的內在動能與創造力，雖地理面積僅占全球萬分之三、人口占全球千分之三，但工業產值卻占全球百分之三，且在食、衣、住、行及半導體等關鍵產業領域，孕育出眾多隱形冠軍，展現非凡國際競爭力與永續發展潛力。韓院長期盼友邦未來持續在聯合國體系中為臺灣發聲，爭取更多國際支持與認同，並共同捍衛民主、自由與永續發展等核心價值。
President Han further stated that Taiwan possesses strong internal momentum and creativity, adding that although its land area accounts for only 0.03% of the world and its population 0.3%, Taiwan contributes 3% of global industrial output. He also noted that in key sectors such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and semiconductors, Taiwan has nurtured numerous “hidden champions,” demonstrating extraordinary international competitiveness and potential for sustainable development. He expressed the hope that Taiwan’s allies will continue to speak up for Taiwan in the UN system, to garner more international support and recognition, and to work together in defending the core values of democracy, freedom, and sustainability.
訪團團長瓜地馬拉駐聯合國常任代表卡利大使感謝院長及跨黨派委員撥冗接見，表示此行能拜會立法院深感榮幸，並對韓院長一席話深表感佩。卡利大使繼指出，訪團成員所屬國家與臺灣長期維持堅定邦誼，彼此共享自由、民主、人權等普世價值，並持續於聯合國場域中，與臺灣並肩合作成為國際社會中的良善力量，共同因應日益複雜的全球挑戰。大使續分享此行見聞，盛讚臺灣展現高度創新價值、強勁經濟實力，以及完善優質的醫療體系。他並表示，各友邦將持續與臺灣在公共衛生、農業、女性賦權、教育等領域深化合作，推動雙邊關係更上一層樓。大使續稱，此行主要目的在於取得臺灣第一手資訊，以強化友邦於聯合國體系中支持臺灣之相關論述，並承諾將與臺灣其他友邦密切合作，持續在聯合國及其專門機構中為臺灣發聲，協助臺灣參與國際組織，拓展國際空間。
Ambassador Calí Tzay, head of the delegation and Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations, thanked President Han and the cross-party legislators for receiving them despite their busy schedules. He said it was a great honor to visit the Legislative Yuan and expressed his deep appreciation for President Han’s remarks. Ambassador Calí Tzay went on to note that the countries represented by the delegation have long maintained strong diplomatic ties with Taiwan, sharing universal values such as freedom, democracy, and human rights. He said that these countries have continued to work alongside Taiwan in the UN arena, acting as a force for good in the international community in addressing global challenges that are increasingly complex. Ambassador Calí Tzay also shared his observations during this visit, praising Taiwan’s outstanding degree of innovation, robust economic strength, and well-developed and high-quality healthcare system. He stated that Taiwan’s allies will continue to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in fields such as public health, agriculture, women’s empowerment, and education, further strengthening bilateral relations. Ambassador Calí Tzay emphasized that the main purpose of this visit was to obtain first-hand information about Taiwan in order to strengthen the arguments made in support of the country within the UN system. He pledged to work closely with other allies to continue voicing support for Taiwan in the UN and its specialized agencies, to help Taiwan participate in international organizations, and to expand its international presence.
雙方互贈禮品後，隨即展開午宴交流。席間韓院長及立委與訪賓分別就臺灣遭遇天災時應變之韌性、公衛醫療發展、資訊安全、人工智慧、南島民族交流、農業合作、氣候變遷及工業成就等多項議題進行交流。接見與午宴歷約一小時三十分，氛圍輕鬆融洽，賓主盡歡，為今日的會晤譜上圓滿的句點。
The luncheon commenced after a gift exchange. During the luncheon, President Han and the attending legislators engaged in discussions with the delegates on a wide range of topics, including Taiwan’s resilience in the face of natural disasters, public health and medical development, information security, artificial intelligence, Austronesian exchanges, agricultural cooperation, climate change, and industrial achievements. The reception and luncheon lasted about one and a half hours in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere, with both sides greatly enjoying the occasion and bringing the day’s meeting to a successful conclusion.
At noon on August 7, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan received and hosted a luncheon for a six-member delegation of permanent representatives of diplomatic allies to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations; the delegation was led by Ambassador José Francisco Calí Tzay. President Han was accompanied by KMT Legislator Dr. Lin Chien-Chi, DPP Legislator Dr. Puma Shen, TPP Legislator Dr. Liu Shu-Pin and International Affairs Department Director Kevin C.F. Lin. Also in attendance were Secretary-General Daniel Kuo-Ching Chen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Director General Greg Lee of the Taipei Cultural and Economic Office in Geneva.
韓院長首先代表立法院向在場貴賓表達誠摯歡迎，並偕同出席委員與訪賓合影留念。韓院長指出，中華民國立法院採一院制，有113席立法委員，每位委員均肩負服務人民的重要責任。隨後，院長逐一介紹本日出席的跨黨派代表，展現立法院對友邦駐聯合國機構使節來訪的高度重視。他特別感謝友邦長期在聯合國及相關國際場域為臺灣仗義執言，並盛讚友邦不畏國際局勢艱困，始終堅定支持臺灣在國際社會中的應享地位和權益。
President Han first extended a sincere welcome to the distinguished guests on behalf of the Legislative Yuan and joined the attending legislators in taking a commemorative group photo with the guests. In his remarks, President Han noted that the Legislative Yuan is a unicameral legislature composed of 113 legislators, each bearing the important responsibility of serving the people. President Han then introduced the cross-party legislators present, demonstrating the Legislative Yuan’s high regard for the visiting envoys of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to UN institutions. He expressed gratitude for the long-standing support of Taiwan’s allies, who have spoken out for Taiwan in the United Nations and related international forums. President Han also commended their courage in standing firm despite international challenges and for consistently supporting Taiwan’s rightful place and interests in the global community.
韓院長進一步指出，臺灣擁有強勁的內在動能與創造力，雖地理面積僅占全球萬分之三、人口占全球千分之三，但工業產值卻占全球百分之三，且在食、衣、住、行及半導體等關鍵產業領域，孕育出眾多隱形冠軍，展現非凡國際競爭力與永續發展潛力。韓院長期盼友邦未來持續在聯合國體系中為臺灣發聲，爭取更多國際支持與認同，並共同捍衛民主、自由與永續發展等核心價值。
President Han further stated that Taiwan possesses strong internal momentum and creativity, adding that although its land area accounts for only 0.03% of the world and its population 0.3%, Taiwan contributes 3% of global industrial output. He also noted that in key sectors such as food, clothing, housing, transportation, and semiconductors, Taiwan has nurtured numerous “hidden champions,” demonstrating extraordinary international competitiveness and potential for sustainable development. He expressed the hope that Taiwan’s allies will continue to speak up for Taiwan in the UN system, to garner more international support and recognition, and to work together in defending the core values of democracy, freedom, and sustainability.
訪團團長瓜地馬拉駐聯合國常任代表卡利大使感謝院長及跨黨派委員撥冗接見，表示此行能拜會立法院深感榮幸，並對韓院長一席話深表感佩。卡利大使繼指出，訪團成員所屬國家與臺灣長期維持堅定邦誼，彼此共享自由、民主、人權等普世價值，並持續於聯合國場域中，與臺灣並肩合作成為國際社會中的良善力量，共同因應日益複雜的全球挑戰。大使續分享此行見聞，盛讚臺灣展現高度創新價值、強勁經濟實力，以及完善優質的醫療體系。他並表示，各友邦將持續與臺灣在公共衛生、農業、女性賦權、教育等領域深化合作，推動雙邊關係更上一層樓。大使續稱，此行主要目的在於取得臺灣第一手資訊，以強化友邦於聯合國體系中支持臺灣之相關論述，並承諾將與臺灣其他友邦密切合作，持續在聯合國及其專門機構中為臺灣發聲，協助臺灣參與國際組織，拓展國際空間。
Ambassador Calí Tzay, head of the delegation and Permanent Representative of Guatemala to the United Nations, thanked President Han and the cross-party legislators for receiving them despite their busy schedules. He said it was a great honor to visit the Legislative Yuan and expressed his deep appreciation for President Han’s remarks. Ambassador Calí Tzay went on to note that the countries represented by the delegation have long maintained strong diplomatic ties with Taiwan, sharing universal values such as freedom, democracy, and human rights. He said that these countries have continued to work alongside Taiwan in the UN arena, acting as a force for good in the international community in addressing global challenges that are increasingly complex. Ambassador Calí Tzay also shared his observations during this visit, praising Taiwan’s outstanding degree of innovation, robust economic strength, and well-developed and high-quality healthcare system. He stated that Taiwan’s allies will continue to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in fields such as public health, agriculture, women’s empowerment, and education, further strengthening bilateral relations. Ambassador Calí Tzay emphasized that the main purpose of this visit was to obtain first-hand information about Taiwan in order to strengthen the arguments made in support of the country within the UN system. He pledged to work closely with other allies to continue voicing support for Taiwan in the UN and its specialized agencies, to help Taiwan participate in international organizations, and to expand its international presence.
雙方互贈禮品後，隨即展開午宴交流。席間韓院長及立委與訪賓分別就臺灣遭遇天災時應變之韌性、公衛醫療發展、資訊安全、人工智慧、南島民族交流、農業合作、氣候變遷及工業成就等多項議題進行交流。接見與午宴歷約一小時三十分，氛圍輕鬆融洽，賓主盡歡，為今日的會晤譜上圓滿的句點。
The luncheon commenced after a gift exchange. During the luncheon, President Han and the attending legislators engaged in discussions with the delegates on a wide range of topics, including Taiwan’s resilience in the face of natural disasters, public health and medical development, information security, artificial intelligence, Austronesian exchanges, agricultural cooperation, climate change, and industrial achievements. The reception and luncheon lasted about one and a half hours in a relaxed and cordial atmosphere, with both sides greatly enjoying the occasion and bringing the day’s meeting to a successful conclusion.