President Tsai Ing-wen said that Taiwan is committed to engaging in wide-ranging dialogue to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the U.S. while providing even more opportunities for businesses from both countries.
Tsai made the remarks April 19 while receiving American Institute in Taiwan Chair Laura Rosenberger at the Presidential Office in Taipei City.
The U.S. is a staunch partner that firmly supports Taiwan’s efforts to bolster its self-defense capabilities, Tsai said. She cited as evidence the Biden administration’s frequent reaffirmation of the Taiwan Relations Act and Six Assurances as well as its nine rounds of military sales to Taiwan.
According to Tsai, the two countries enjoy close collaboration in areas including culture and education. Taiwan will also continue to work tirelessly to create a friendlier economic environment to better welcome more U.S. corporate investment, she said.
Tsai also expressed her confidence that the Taiwan-U.S. Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and the signing of an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation will help boost the two-way economic ties and foster further growth and prosperity.
In her response, Rosenberger said the visit is her first trip to Taiwan since 2017 and her first as AIT chair. She added that she looks forward to meeting other officials and leaders from Taiwan’s business community, civil society and political parties to get a fuller understanding of its vibrant democracy.
Taiwan is a valued friend and important trade partner of the U.S., as well as a force for good in the world, the chair said. Taiwan is critical in maintaining peace and stability, she added, expressing further her hopes that the bilateral partnership will continue to be deepened going forward. (YCH-E)
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