Taiwan Today
Date: June 28, 2016
President Tsai Ing-wen arrived June 28 in Paraguayan capital Asuncion on the second leg of her
President Tsai Ing-wen is greeted by a military honor guard upon arriving at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport June 28 in Paraguay. (CNA)
nine-day official visit to Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies Panama and Paraguay.
Undertaking her first trip abroad since assuming office in May, Tsai was welcomed at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport by Paraguay’s Foreign Minister Eladio Loizaga and ROC Ambassador to Paraguay Alexander Tah-ray Yui, before proceeding through a military honor guard to greet hundreds of cheering Taiwan expatriates.
During her three-day stay in Paraguay, Tsai will hold discussions with President Horacio Cartes, address the South American nation’s congress and meet with Mario Abdo Benitez, president of the Paraguayan senate. Her itinerary also includes attending the opening of the new ROC embassy, reviewing progress of joint cooperation projects and taking part in a dinner banquet with Taiwan expatriates.
Prior to touching down in Paraguay, Tsai held talks June 27 with Panama President Juan Carlos Varela at the presidential palace in Panama City, capital of the Central American country. They discussed opportunities for enhancing bilateral relations across such areas as agriculture, crime-fighting, education, health care and technology. [FULL STORY]
