立法院韓國瑜院長於8月18日晚間應邀出席由新加坡駐台北商務辦事處舉辦之「新加坡60週年國慶酒會」。現場出席貴賓包括「台灣與新加坡國會議員聯誼會」會長王定宇委員、國民黨陳玉珍委員、洪孟楷委員、葛如鈞委員、許宇甄委員、翁曉玲委員、林倩綺委員、陳永康委員、王育敏委員、民進黨鍾佳濱委員、民眾黨麥玉珍委員；行政院季連成政務委員、外交部葛葆萱常務次長、國家安全會議林飛帆副秘書長、台北市蔣萬安市長、前立法院王金平院長、前台北市郝龍斌市長、國民黨朱立倫主席及連勝文副主席，以及多國駐台使節代表等政、商、學及外交界人士， 共逾四百位嘉賓共襄盛舉，場面隆重。
On the evening of August 18, President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan attended the 60th Singapore National Day Reception, which was organized by the Singapore Trade Office in Taiwan. Distinguished guests in attendance included DPP Legislator Dr. Wang Ting-Yu, Chair of the Taiwan-Singapore Parliament Member Friendship Caucus, as well as KMT Legislators Chen Yu-Jen, Hung Mong-Kai, Dr. Ko Ju-Chun, Hsu Yu-Chen, Dr. Weng Hsiao-Ling, Dr. Lin Chien-Chi, Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang, and Wang Yu-Min, DPP Legislator Chung Chia-Pin, and TPP Legislator Mai Yu-Chen. Also in attendance were Minister without Portfolio Chi Lien-Cheng, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Baoshuan Ger, Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-Fan of the National Security Council, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-An, former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-Pyng, former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-Pin, KMT Chairman Eric Chu, and KMT Vice Chairman Sean Lien. More than 400 distinguished guests from the political, business, academic, and diplomatic communities gathered to mark this occasion, including representatives from various foreign missions stationed in Taiwan.
晚會由司儀宣布開始後，首先由「新加坡駐台北商務辦事處」葉偉傑（Yip Wei Kiat）代表致詞。葉代表特別提到，今年是其在台任期的最後一年，並獻唱深具意義的新加坡愛國歌曲〈家〉，現場氣氛熱烈高昂，賓客報以熱烈掌聲。隨後，由外交部葛葆萱常務次長及立法院韓國瑜院長先後致詞。
Following an announcement by the master of ceremonies, Representative Yip Wei Kiat of the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei delivered the opening address. Representative Yip noted that this year would be the final year of his tenure in Taiwan. He then performed the beloved Singaporean patriotic song Home, to which the audience responded with jubilance and enthusiastic applause. Afterwards, Vice Minister Ger of Foreign Affairs and President Han of the Legislative Yuan each delivered congratulatory remarks.
院長致詞時表示，非常榮幸代表立法院出席新加坡建國60週年國慶酒會，並向新加坡政府與全體人民致上誠摯祝賀。他指出，新加坡憑藉人民團結與政府前瞻施政，從資源有限的小國躍升為全球最具競爭力與幸福感的國家之一，締造舉世矚目的「新加坡奇蹟」，證明國力強弱與國家大小無關，只要上下團結一心，便能交出亮眼成績。
In his remarks, President Han noted it was an honor to attend the reception on behalf of the Legislative Yuan, and he extended cordial congratulations to the government and people of Singapore. He emphasized that Singapore, a small country with limited resources that has become one of the happiest and most competitive nations, has created the world-renowned “Singapore Miracle,” proving that the strength of a nation is not determined by its size, but by the collective will of its citizens and leadership.
院長並特別讚賞新加坡具前瞻性的雙語政策，強調新加坡以英語為共同語言，同時兼顧母語傳承，不僅展現對多元文化的尊重與包容，更成功培養出兼具國際競爭力與跨文化能力的人才，使新加坡在全球化浪潮中屹立不搖。院長表示，新加坡的經驗，對於台灣正在推動的《2030雙語政策》，具有重要而寶貴的啟示。
President Han also commended Singapore’s forward-looking bilingual policy, highlighting its use of English as a common language while actively preserving mother tongues. He stressed that this approach has reflected Singapore’s respect for cultural diversity and inclusivity, and has successfully cultivated a generation of talent equipped with both global competitiveness and cross-cultural competence, allowing the nation to remain resilient amid the tides of globalization. Singapore’s experience, added President Han, served as an important reference for Taiwan’s ongoing Bilingual 2030 policy.
他進一步提到，新加坡長期以尊重多元、追求團結為政策核心，展現「小國也能成為聰明國家（smart state）」的智慧。台灣作為同樣具多元文化背景的社會，亦可從中獲得啟發，未來盼與新加坡攜手合作，在多變國際局勢中共同尋求永續發展的契機，為區域和平與繁榮作出更多貢獻。
He went on to highlight that Singapore has long upheld diversity and social cohesion as central pillars of its governance. This approach, he remarked, exemplified the wisdom of how a small nation could evolve into a smart state. President Han noted that as another culturally diverse society, Taiwan could find meaningful inspiration from Singapore and that we looked forward to working with Singapore to explore opportunities for sustainable development in the midst of changing international situations, in order to make a joint contribution to regional peace and prosperity.
院長續謂，台星兩國長期在貿易、科技、教育與觀光等領域緊密合作，新加坡更是第一個與台灣簽署自由貿易協定（FTA）的東南亞國家，雙邊民間交流同樣熱絡。立法院現有「中華民國（台灣）與新加坡國會議員友好協會」及「台灣與新加坡國會議員聯誼會」兩個聯誼會平台，共有84位跨黨派立委參與，展現台星國會外交的堅實基礎。最後，院長祝福新加坡與中華民國國運昌隆、友誼長存。
President Han further explained that Taiwan and Singapore have long worked closely in areas such as trade, technology, education, and tourism, and that besides dynamic people-to-people exchanges, Singapore was the first Southeast Asian country to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Taiwan. He mentioned that with 84 cross-party legislators as members, the two friendship platforms, R.O.C. (Taiwan) - Singapore Inter-Parliamentary Amity Association and Taiwan-Singapore Parliament Member Friendship Caucus, have reflected the close connection underpinning Taiwan-Singapore parliamentary diplomacy. In closing, President Han wished both countries enduring prosperity and long-lasting friendship.
最後，葉代表邀請韓院長、葛常務次長、季政務委員、蔣市長等貴賓上台，與在場嘉賓一同舉杯，並以新加坡傳統祝酒用語同喊三聲「Yum Seng」表達祝賀之意。慶祝酒會接續展開，現場氣氛溫馨融洽，洋溢著友好與祝賀情誼，活動歷約兩小時圓滿落幕。
As a celebratory finale, Representative Yip invited President Han, Vice Minister Ger, Minister Chi, and Mayor Chiang to the stage, where they raised their glasses together with the guests and cheered “Yum Seng” three times, a traditional Singaporean expression of goodwill and festivity. The reception proceeded in a cordial and celebratory spirit, marked by heartfelt exchanges and a shared sense of goodwill. After two hours of festivities, the event concluded successfully.
