Palauan President Embarks on Taiwan Visit 帛琉總統惠恕仁應邀訪台 受到隆重軍禮迎接

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. has arrived in Taiwan as the head of a delegation for a state visit. The Presidential Office welcomed him with a military ceremony. President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan and Palau established diplomatic relations 23 years ago and she hopes this visit will further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. received a 21-gun salute during a military ceremony welcoming him and his delegation for a state visit to Taiwan on Oct. 6. President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan and Palau established diplomatic relations 23 years ago and she hopes this visit will further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Tsai Ing-wen, President: “We are so grateful for Palau's friendship with Taiwan. We also hope that this visit will lead to deeper bilateral cooperation in all areas.”

Surangel Whipps Jr., Palauan President: “The world has been challenged with climate change, COVID, and now conflict. The people of Palau deeply value the friendship between our two nations and are committed to supporting Taiwan despite the mounting aggressions in our region.”

Whipps said Palau strongly condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and all countries understand the importance of respecting the rule of law. He said countries facing attempts to change the status quo through military force need to stand together, promote international cooperation, and ease military tensions. Tsai also received Yushan Forum attendees on Oct. 6. 

Winston Peters, Former New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister: “Madam President, your guests here today have a genuine respect for the Taiwanese people and their remarkable achievements. We wish to enhance our economic engagement with your country to the mutual benefit of our nations and yours. ”

Tsai said Taiwan stands at the forefront of the democratic defensive line, and has the ability and willingness to share its experiences with other countries. She hopes to work with other democratic partners to build a more resilient democratic alliance front.

 

鳴放21響禮炮，歡迎太平洋友邦帛琉總統惠恕仁率團來台進行國是訪問，總統府以隆重軍禮迎接訪團，蔡英文總統說，帛琉和我方建交將邁入23年，期待這次訪問能深化兩國合作。

蔡英文表示：「我們非常感謝帛琉對台灣的情誼，也期待透過這次訪問，深化兩國在各領域的合作。」

惠恕仁說道：「面臨全球當下的許多挑戰，包括氣候變遷、新冠病毒以及緊張情勢等，帛琉人民仍然深刻地重視兩國的友誼，而儘管印太區域的緊張情勢升溫，我們仍會持續堅定支持台灣。」

惠恕仁表示，帛琉強烈譴責俄羅斯入侵烏克蘭，同時各國也明白遵守法治的重要，面對企圖以武力改變現狀的國家一定要持續攜手，提倡國際合作，以緩和軍事緊張。此外，蔡英文總統6日也接見玉山論壇訪賓。

紐西蘭前副總理兼外長皮特斯表示：「蔡總統您因為促進台灣經濟的成就跟成長，受到台灣人民高度的肯定跟尊敬，未來都非常期待台灣與各國在經濟合作方面繼續努力，達成互惠互利的目標。」

蔡英文表示，台灣位於民主防線的最前緣，有能力也有意願與世界各國分享經驗，也期待與更多的民主夥伴一起打造出具有韌性的民主同盟陣線。