立法院韓國瑜院長接見「芬蘭國會友台小組跨黨派議員訪問團」一行7人 韓國瑜：幸福芬蘭攜手科技台灣 共創合作新契機 President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan meets with a seven-member cross-party delegation from the Finland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group; President Han: Happy Finland and tech-driven Taiwan should join hands to create new opportunities for cooperation.
At 4 p.m. on March 19, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) met with a seven-member delegation from the Finland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by its Chair, Mats Löfström. President Han was accompanied by DPP Legislator and Chair of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association, Dr. Chiu Chih-wei; KMT Legislator Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang; Director Lauri Raunio of the Finland Trade Center; Deputy Foreign Minister Amb. François Chihchung Wu; and Ambassador Freddy Lim of the Taipei Representative Office in Finland.
韓院長首先向訪賓表達誠摯歡迎。韓院長讚譽芬蘭不僅在2026年聯合國甫發布的《世界幸福報告》連九年蟬聯全球最快樂國家，在高科技與教育領域的成就更舉世聞名；對芬蘭長期在強權壓力下展現的奮鬥精神與卓越國力，亦表達由衷欽佩。
President Han opened the meeting by extending a sincere welcome to the guests. He praised Finland for being the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according to the United Nations’ newly released World Happiness Report 2026, and noted that the country is also world-renowned for its achievements in high-tech and education. President Han further expressed his sincere admiration for Finland’s long-standing resilience and remarkable national strength in the face of pressure from major powers.
在經貿合作方面，韓院長提到，台芬貿易額於2024至2025年間大幅成長2.14倍，未來雙方經貿互動可望持續增進，盼勒馬茨主席及訪團成員持續協助推動台芬洽簽「避免雙重課稅協定」（ADTA)，以優化雙邊投資環境，亦盼在座議員積極協助促成兩國直航，以期在經貿、觀光、教育等交流取得長足發展。
In terms of trade and economic cooperation, President Han noted that Taiwan-Finland trade volume grew by 2.14 times from 2024 to 2025, with bilateral economic and trade exchanges expected to continue expanding. He hoped Chair Löfström and the delegation members would continue facilitating the signing of the Taiwan-Finland Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA) to improve the bilateral investment environment. President Han also expressed hope that the parliamentarians in attendance could proactively help promote direct flights between the two countries, thereby assisting the growth of bilateral trade, tourism, and education.
韓院長另提及台芬不僅同為民主國家，在國會制度上均為「單一國會」制。院長進一步說明當前立法院有三個黨團，依席次多寡分別是國民黨、民進黨及民眾黨。其中占8席的民眾黨構成「關鍵少數」，使國會呈現「不等邊三角形」態勢，各黨派在重大議案表決中縱橫捭闔，這樣的動態變化充分展現台灣民主的多元與韌性。
President Han further mentioned that Taiwan and Finland are both democratic countries and that both have unicameral legislatures. He added that the Legislative Yuan currently has three party caucuses, with the KMT, the DPP, and the TPP ranking first, second, and third respectively by number of seats. He mentioned that the TPP, which holds eight seats, constitutes a key minority, forming a scalene triangle in the Legislative Yuan. He said that each party engages in strategic maneuvering during the voting on major bills and that this dynamic fully demonstrates the diversity and resilience of Taiwan’s democracy.
韓院長最後強調台灣國土雖小，卻具備旺盛生命力，工業產值更是占全球約百分之三，除半導體產業外，在醫療、傳統產業均具世界水準，也有許多隱形冠軍，誠摯邀請芬蘭友人深入走訪，發掘台灣科技之外的多元魅力。
President Han ended his remarks by emphasizing Taiwan’s vitality despite its limited land mass, noting that its industrial output accounts for nearly 3% of the global total. He noted that Taiwan is known not only for its semiconductor industry, but that its healthcare and traditional industries are also globally competitive, with many hidden champions. He sincerely invited the Finnish guests to explore Taiwan in depth and discover its diverse appeal beyond technology.
勒馬茨主席感謝韓院長及委員的熱情接待。他表示，此行已見證雙方頻繁的民間與經貿交流。他指出台灣已與瑞典、丹麥簽署相關稅務協定，芬蘭亦期盼能加速推進「避免雙重課稅協定」之簽署，為雙邊企業創造互利環境。此外，他提到去年台芬已簽署「航空服務協議」，此行亦積極拜會我國籍航空公司，爭取落實直航與觀光合作。
In response, Chair Löfström thanked President Han and the legislators for their warm reception. He said that during the visit, he had witnessed the frequent people-to-people and commercial exchanges between Taiwan and Finland. He pointed out that Taiwan has signed taxation agreements with Sweden and Denmark, and that Finland also looked forward to accelerating the signing of the ADTA to create a mutually beneficial environment for businesses on both sides. He further mentioned the signing of the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Taiwan and Finland last year, adding that during this visit, he proactively met with Taiwanese airlines to seek the launch of direct flights and stronger tourism cooperation.
勒馬茨主席強調，台芬關係建基於民主、自由、法治及人權等共同價值。儘管台灣具備領先全球的人工智慧與半導體技術，但科技始終無法取代人與人的溝通及面對面的交流。訪團明日將南下高雄參訪芬蘭學校，並參加大港開唱（Megaport Festival）支持芬蘭演出歌手，透過實際行動深化台芬之間的情誼。
Chair Löfström emphasized that Taiwan-Finland relations are built on the foundation of shared values such as democracy, freedom, rule of law, and human rights. Although Taiwan has globally leading artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies, he said, technology can never replace person-to-person communication and face-to-face interactions. He said that the delegation would visit the Finland International School in the southern city of Kaohsiung the next day and attend the Megaport Festival to support Finnish singers, strengthening Taiwan-Finland relations through tangible actions.
邱志偉委員表示，身為「北歐五國及波羅的海三國國會議員友好協會」會長，曾多次造訪芬蘭羅瓦涅米（Rovaniemi）聖誕老人村，印象深刻。他指出，台灣每年有近 1,900 萬人次出國觀光，若芬蘭航空（Finnair）能開通直飛台北航線，必能促進觀光。身為經濟委員會召委，邱委員承諾將力促雙方直航，並深化雙邊經貿與科技合作，亦盼未來組團赴芬蘭考察教育與社會制度，將「幸福國度」的成功經驗帶回台灣。
Legislator Chiu expressed that as Chair of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association, he has visited the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi many times, leaving him with a lasting impression. He mentioned that Taiwan sees around 19 million outbound tourist trips each year, and the introduction of direct Finnair flights to Taipei would undoubtedly boost tourism. In addition, as Convener of the Economics Committee, Legislator Chiu promised to make great efforts to bring direct flights to reality and deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and technology. He expressed hope to lead a delegation to Finland to study its educational and social systems and bring the successful experience of the “happy nation” back to Taiwan.
陳永康委員提及，2021年《經濟學人》曾稱台灣為「地表最危險地區」，但隨後國際局勢接連動盪，包括烏俄戰爭、中東衝突及區域緊張升溫，顯示全球安全挑戰加劇。相較之下，台灣在國防實力與社會韌性方面持續強化，整體仍為安全且穩定的夥伴。他亦強調，未來台芬合作應聚焦教育與青年人才培育，鼓勵雙方年輕世代交流學習，並深化科技領域合作，特別是在半導體等關鍵產業。陳委員期盼以此次訪問為契機，拓展多元合作，攜手打造更緊密的夥伴關係。
Legislator Chen noted that The Economist once described Taiwan as the most dangerous place on earth in 2021. However, in the years that followed, he said, the world has seen continuous turmoil, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, conflicts in the Middle East, and intensified regional tensions, reflecting mounting global security challenges. In comparison, Taiwan has continued to strengthen its defense capabilities and social resilience, standing as a secure and stable partner overall. He also stressed that Taiwan-Finland cooperation should focus on education and youth talent cultivation, encouraging bilateral exchange and learning among younger generations while deepening cooperation in technology, especially in critical sectors such as the semiconductor industry. Legislator Chen hoped that the visit will be an opportunity to expand diverse areas of cooperation and that both sides will join hands in shaping a closer partnership.
雙方隨後就台芬觀光直航、經貿產業合作及安全韌性等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會談歷時約60分鐘，過程氣氛融洽熱絡。（2026/03/19）
Subsequently, both sides exchanged extensive views on Taiwan-Finland direct tourism flights, trade and industrial cooperation, as well as security and resilience. The meeting lasted approximately 60 minutes and was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere. (2026/03/19)
立法院韓國瑜院長於本（3月19）日下午4時，在民進黨暨「台灣與北歐五國及波羅的海三國國會議員友好協會」會長邱志偉委員、國民黨陳永康委員、芬蘭商務辦事處羅瑞（Lauri Raunio）主任、外交部吳志中政務次長及駐芬蘭代表處林昶佐大使等人陪同下，接見由「芬蘭國會友台小組」主席勒馬茨（Mats Löfström）所率「芬蘭國會友台小組跨黨派議員訪問團」一行7人。
At 4 p.m. on March 19, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜) met with a seven-member delegation from the Finland-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by its Chair, Mats Löfström. President Han was accompanied by DPP Legislator and Chair of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association, Dr. Chiu Chih-wei; KMT Legislator Adm. Chen Yeong-Kang; Director Lauri Raunio of the Finland Trade Center; Deputy Foreign Minister Amb. François Chihchung Wu; and Ambassador Freddy Lim of the Taipei Representative Office in Finland.
韓院長首先向訪賓表達誠摯歡迎。韓院長讚譽芬蘭不僅在2026年聯合國甫發布的《世界幸福報告》連九年蟬聯全球最快樂國家，在高科技與教育領域的成就更舉世聞名；對芬蘭長期在強權壓力下展現的奮鬥精神與卓越國力，亦表達由衷欽佩。
President Han opened the meeting by extending a sincere welcome to the guests. He praised Finland for being the happiest country in the world for the ninth consecutive year, according to the United Nations’ newly released World Happiness Report 2026, and noted that the country is also world-renowned for its achievements in high-tech and education. President Han further expressed his sincere admiration for Finland’s long-standing resilience and remarkable national strength in the face of pressure from major powers.
在經貿合作方面，韓院長提到，台芬貿易額於2024至2025年間大幅成長2.14倍，未來雙方經貿互動可望持續增進，盼勒馬茨主席及訪團成員持續協助推動台芬洽簽「避免雙重課稅協定」（ADTA)，以優化雙邊投資環境，亦盼在座議員積極協助促成兩國直航，以期在經貿、觀光、教育等交流取得長足發展。
In terms of trade and economic cooperation, President Han noted that Taiwan-Finland trade volume grew by 2.14 times from 2024 to 2025, with bilateral economic and trade exchanges expected to continue expanding. He hoped Chair Löfström and the delegation members would continue facilitating the signing of the Taiwan-Finland Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA) to improve the bilateral investment environment. President Han also expressed hope that the parliamentarians in attendance could proactively help promote direct flights between the two countries, thereby assisting the growth of bilateral trade, tourism, and education.
韓院長另提及台芬不僅同為民主國家，在國會制度上均為「單一國會」制。院長進一步說明當前立法院有三個黨團，依席次多寡分別是國民黨、民進黨及民眾黨。其中占8席的民眾黨構成「關鍵少數」，使國會呈現「不等邊三角形」態勢，各黨派在重大議案表決中縱橫捭闔，這樣的動態變化充分展現台灣民主的多元與韌性。
President Han further mentioned that Taiwan and Finland are both democratic countries and that both have unicameral legislatures. He added that the Legislative Yuan currently has three party caucuses, with the KMT, the DPP, and the TPP ranking first, second, and third respectively by number of seats. He mentioned that the TPP, which holds eight seats, constitutes a key minority, forming a scalene triangle in the Legislative Yuan. He said that each party engages in strategic maneuvering during the voting on major bills and that this dynamic fully demonstrates the diversity and resilience of Taiwan’s democracy.
韓院長最後強調台灣國土雖小，卻具備旺盛生命力，工業產值更是占全球約百分之三，除半導體產業外，在醫療、傳統產業均具世界水準，也有許多隱形冠軍，誠摯邀請芬蘭友人深入走訪，發掘台灣科技之外的多元魅力。
President Han ended his remarks by emphasizing Taiwan’s vitality despite its limited land mass, noting that its industrial output accounts for nearly 3% of the global total. He noted that Taiwan is known not only for its semiconductor industry, but that its healthcare and traditional industries are also globally competitive, with many hidden champions. He sincerely invited the Finnish guests to explore Taiwan in depth and discover its diverse appeal beyond technology.
勒馬茨主席感謝韓院長及委員的熱情接待。他表示，此行已見證雙方頻繁的民間與經貿交流。他指出台灣已與瑞典、丹麥簽署相關稅務協定，芬蘭亦期盼能加速推進「避免雙重課稅協定」之簽署，為雙邊企業創造互利環境。此外，他提到去年台芬已簽署「航空服務協議」，此行亦積極拜會我國籍航空公司，爭取落實直航與觀光合作。
In response, Chair Löfström thanked President Han and the legislators for their warm reception. He said that during the visit, he had witnessed the frequent people-to-people and commercial exchanges between Taiwan and Finland. He pointed out that Taiwan has signed taxation agreements with Sweden and Denmark, and that Finland also looked forward to accelerating the signing of the ADTA to create a mutually beneficial environment for businesses on both sides. He further mentioned the signing of the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Taiwan and Finland last year, adding that during this visit, he proactively met with Taiwanese airlines to seek the launch of direct flights and stronger tourism cooperation.
勒馬茨主席強調，台芬關係建基於民主、自由、法治及人權等共同價值。儘管台灣具備領先全球的人工智慧與半導體技術，但科技始終無法取代人與人的溝通及面對面的交流。訪團明日將南下高雄參訪芬蘭學校，並參加大港開唱（Megaport Festival）支持芬蘭演出歌手，透過實際行動深化台芬之間的情誼。
Chair Löfström emphasized that Taiwan-Finland relations are built on the foundation of shared values such as democracy, freedom, rule of law, and human rights. Although Taiwan has globally leading artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies, he said, technology can never replace person-to-person communication and face-to-face interactions. He said that the delegation would visit the Finland International School in the southern city of Kaohsiung the next day and attend the Megaport Festival to support Finnish singers, strengthening Taiwan-Finland relations through tangible actions.
邱志偉委員表示，身為「北歐五國及波羅的海三國國會議員友好協會」會長，曾多次造訪芬蘭羅瓦涅米（Rovaniemi）聖誕老人村，印象深刻。他指出，台灣每年有近 1,900 萬人次出國觀光，若芬蘭航空（Finnair）能開通直飛台北航線，必能促進觀光。身為經濟委員會召委，邱委員承諾將力促雙方直航，並深化雙邊經貿與科技合作，亦盼未來組團赴芬蘭考察教育與社會制度，將「幸福國度」的成功經驗帶回台灣。
Legislator Chiu expressed that as Chair of the Taiwan-Nordic Countries and Baltic States Parliamentary Friendship Association, he has visited the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi many times, leaving him with a lasting impression. He mentioned that Taiwan sees around 19 million outbound tourist trips each year, and the introduction of direct Finnair flights to Taipei would undoubtedly boost tourism. In addition, as Convener of the Economics Committee, Legislator Chiu promised to make great efforts to bring direct flights to reality and deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and technology. He expressed hope to lead a delegation to Finland to study its educational and social systems and bring the successful experience of the “happy nation” back to Taiwan.
陳永康委員提及，2021年《經濟學人》曾稱台灣為「地表最危險地區」，但隨後國際局勢接連動盪，包括烏俄戰爭、中東衝突及區域緊張升溫，顯示全球安全挑戰加劇。相較之下，台灣在國防實力與社會韌性方面持續強化，整體仍為安全且穩定的夥伴。他亦強調，未來台芬合作應聚焦教育與青年人才培育，鼓勵雙方年輕世代交流學習，並深化科技領域合作，特別是在半導體等關鍵產業。陳委員期盼以此次訪問為契機，拓展多元合作，攜手打造更緊密的夥伴關係。
Legislator Chen noted that The Economist once described Taiwan as the most dangerous place on earth in 2021. However, in the years that followed, he said, the world has seen continuous turmoil, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, conflicts in the Middle East, and intensified regional tensions, reflecting mounting global security challenges. In comparison, Taiwan has continued to strengthen its defense capabilities and social resilience, standing as a secure and stable partner overall. He also stressed that Taiwan-Finland cooperation should focus on education and youth talent cultivation, encouraging bilateral exchange and learning among younger generations while deepening cooperation in technology, especially in critical sectors such as the semiconductor industry. Legislator Chen hoped that the visit will be an opportunity to expand diverse areas of cooperation and that both sides will join hands in shaping a closer partnership.
雙方隨後就台芬觀光直航、經貿產業合作及安全韌性等議題廣泛交換意見。此次會談歷時約60分鐘，過程氣氛融洽熱絡。（2026/03/19）
Subsequently, both sides exchanged extensive views on Taiwan-Finland direct tourism flights, trade and industrial cooperation, as well as security and resilience. The meeting lasted approximately 60 minutes and was conducted in a warm and cordial atmosphere. (2026/03/19)