Taiwan Cai Yingwen reiterated on Thursday (March 16) when he met with the interviewing group of the US cross -party crowds.
According to a press release issued by the official website of the Taiwan Government, Cai Yingwen made the above statements when Cai Yingwen received a visiting group led by Ken Calvert, chairman of the National Defense Group of the US Cross -party House of Representatives, made the above statement.
Tsai Ing -wen said in his speech that this is that after Cavit visited Taiwan in 1995, he led cross -party members to visit again; Ed Case and Tom Cole have also been to Taiwan;Other members visited Taiwan for the first time.She wants to welcome old friends and new friends on behalf of the people of Taiwan.
Tsai Ing -wen pointed out that the US House of Representatives appropriation committee is in charge of the use of the US government's funding.Members and friends present have key influence on US defense policies and resource allocation.As the US Congress is about to launch the next year's budget work, the visit of the US members fully shows the emphasis on Taiwan ’s security and Taiwan and the United States.
Tsai Ing -wen mentioned that in recent years, many changes have occurred in the international situation, and Taiwan has also faced the threat of continuous expansion of authoritarianism.Taiwan is located at the forefront of democratic defense, constantly improving self -defense capabilities, ensuring "national" security and maintaining regional peace and stability.
Tsai Ing -wen said that at the end of last year, Taiwan made a strategic goal to strengthen the national defense and enhance the overall defense toughness, and proposed the troop structure adjustment plan.Starting next year, one -year obligation will be restored, and the amount of training capacity will be enhanced at the same time.
Tsai Ing -wen reiterated that the people of Taiwan have the determination to defend sovereignty and self -defense, and have the ability to strengthen cooperation with partners of the United States and concepts to contribute more for regional peace and stability, global democratic toughness, and contributing.
Tsai Ing -wen thanks to the US Congress for supporting Taiwan without distinction between the party. For example, the national defense license law and comprehensive appropriation method in the 2023 accounting year have included a number of strengthening regional security cooperation and supporting Taiwan's security initiative.She expects that in addition to strengthening military exchanges in Taiwan and the United States, she can continue to improve economic and trade relations.
Tsai Ing -wen mentioned that with the support of the US Congress, the 21st Century Trade Initiative of Taiwan and the United States has completed the second round of negotiations in January this year.It is hoped that Taiwan and the United States will reach high standards of trade, labor rights, and digital trade. It is hoped that this agreement will become the basis for the trade agreement between the two parties in the comprehensive parties.
Kovit subsequently said that they were looking forward to discussing the areas of regional security, trade, investment and other parties.This time, Fangtai was to promote peace and prosperity in this area, and further strengthen Taiwan -US relations.
