A meeting between Interior Minister Hsu Kuo-yung and 13 second-generation migrant goodwill ambassadors took place Jan. 26 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment of the government to building a more friendly and inclusive society for Taiwan’s new arrivals.
The group, participating in a yearlong program unlocking the potential of Taiwan’s 2G migrants, was selected by the National Immigration Agency under the Ministry of the Interior from secondary and tertiary education institutions around the country.
According to the MOI, members will receive professional skills training while gaining a greater appreciation of ethnic heritage and the value of performing charity work. The initiative paves the way for 2G migrants to fully contribute to Taiwan’s development, as well as ensure the country remains an internationally recognized beacon of freedom, democracy and human rights.
Hsu said Taiwan’s embrace of multiculturalism is evidenced by the fact that people from numerous countries and ethnicities live together in harmony. This is one of the most distinctive and remarkable characteristics of the country, he said.
The MOI is leaving no stone unturned in safeguarding this healthy state of affairs, Hsu said, citing successful undertakings such as the Dream Weaving Project for New Residents and Children, New Immigrant Development Fund, and overseas training and scholarships.
Taiwan is an attractive destination for migrants from New Southbound Policy target countries. A key plank in the government’s national development strategy, the NSP seeks to deepen the country’s agricultural, business, cultural, education, tourism and trade ties with the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, six South Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand. (DL-E)
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