The president expressed her thanks to the US for its support and promised Taiwan would contribute more to the international community
Taiwan News
Date: 2019/04/28
By: Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) met with a congressional
delegation from the United States led by senators Chris Coons and Maggie Hassan on Sunday (April 28) at the Presidential Office.
Tsai told Coons and Hassan that a strong U.S.-Taiwan relationship is essential to regional peace and stability. She also thanked the U.S. government for strengthening military cooperation with arms sales to Taiwan.
Tsai pointed out that Taiwan is ready and willing to contribute more to the international community. She welcomed the two senators, who are first-time visitors to Taiwan.
She also thanked Coons and two other senators for introducing the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2019 bill. This bill supports Taiwan’s international participation and comprises a bilateral trade agreement between the two countries. [FULL STORY]