Focus Taiwan
Date: 12/07/2020
By: Emerson Lim

Taipei, Dec. 7 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Monday thanked the departing Australian envoy to Taiwan Gary Cowan for his contributions to Taiwan-Australia relations and pledged that Taiwan will stand by Australia in difficult times.

Tsai made the remarks when she received Cowan, who is ending his tour of duty in Taiwan next month, at the Presidential Office.

"On behalf of the people and government of Taiwan, I want to thank you for your hard work and contributions to Taiwan-Australia relations," she said.

Tsai recalled that she has met Cowan at many events over the past two years, reflecting the close cooperation between the two sides in a broad range of areas, especially in the energy sector.    [FULL  STORY]