When Taiwan Cai Yingwen met with the visit to the United States Republican Representative, Bergman, thanked the US government for passing two bills to assist Taiwan for strengthening self -defense.
According to the press release issued by the Taiwan Government, Cai Yingwen and Vice President Lai Qingde and Vice President Xiao Meiqin Xiao Meiqin with the Chairman of the Military Commission of the Federal House of the House of Representatives Bergman on Thursday (March 28)The cross -party delegation led to meet.
Tsai Ing -wen said that in recent years, Taiwan has continued to implement autonomy of national defense, promoting "national machinery and country" and "national ship country building", and showing the world's determination to show self -defense and protect democracy and freedom.She would like to thank the U.S. government and Congress for helping Taiwan strengthen self -defense through the National Defense Authorization Law at the end of last year.The comprehensive funding law of the 2024 accounting year, which has just completed legislation this month, has also been included in the military support budget for Taiwan. It will accelerate the delivery of military reserve to support Taiwan and continue to deepen Taiwan and American partnerships.
Tsai Ing -wen mentioned that in addition to cooperation in the security field, Taiwan and the United States have also actively promoted economic and trade exchanges in recent years.She expects the delegation to continue to exert its influence, assist Taiwan and the United States to solve the problem of dual taxation as soon as possible, and promote closer two -way investment and industrial cooperation.
According to Agence France -Presse, Bergman said when he met with Cai Yingwen that Taiwan is the key partner of the United States in the Indo -Pacific region. This strategic partnership is critical to the future security of the region.This includes Taiwan's strong maritime strategy, and how the United States Taiwan strives to achieve common goals together to resist the increasingly provocative action of mainland China in this area.
After the president of Taiwan, Lai Qingde, and the vice presidential election, Xiao Meiqin, met with Bergman and his party.
Lai Qingde pointed out that this year is the 45th anniversary of the legislation of Taiwan relations.In the past few decades, the US government and Congress have provided substantial help to Taiwan through the bill.The Taiwan Relations Law is also a stable stability of India and the security of Taiwan.
He also said that in recent years, the US Defense Authorization Law has provided Taiwan's security assistance, expanding the opportunities for military training, exchanges and cooperation in Taiwan.The US President Biden completed the legislation of the 2024 accounting year comprehensive appropriation law this year, providing Taiwan's US $ 300 million (about S $ 400 million) for free military financing, which has contributed greatly to the security of Taiwan and the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.
Lai Qingde said that he and Xiao Meiqin will take an oath on May 20th. We look forward to the United States continuously supporting Taiwan and cooperating with each other in the future, making Taiwan more secure, more stable in the Taiwan Strait, and more peaceful Indo -Pacific regions.In the future, he will also be committed to the development of the economy, not only benefiting the people of Taiwan, but also bringing positive positive power to international prosperity.
