Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-01-08
President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan cherishes its close and friendly ties with Paraguay.
President Tsai (front right) greets Paraguayan Senator Fernando Lugo, who served as president from 2008 to 2012. This is his fourth visit to Taiwan. (CNA photo)
She was speaking on Monday while meeting with a visiting Paraguayan delegation at the Presidential Office.
The delegation was led by Paraguayan Senator Fernando Lugo, who served as president from 2008 to 2012. This is his fourth visit to Taiwan.
Tsai said that over the past year, the two countries have continued to work together in a number of areas, including an economic cooperation agreement which is set to take effect next month. A Taiwan-Paraguay industrial and technological university will soon be established and Taiwan has decided to offer more scholarships to Paraguayan students this year, raising the number from 28 to 40.
Tsai said Taiwan has already increased its quota on beef imports from Paraguay to 10,000 tons and that figure is set to increase further this yea [SOURCE]