Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-10-03

President Tsai Ing-wen says it is important to strengthen national security exchanges

(CNA)

between Taiwan and the US. Tsai was speaking on Tuesday while meeting with the senior vice president for Asian affairs at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Michael Green.

Tsai said the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region has undergone changes since Green last visited Taiwan four years ago. She said Taiwan, China and the US continue to play important roles in the region and share the same values and benefits. The president also thanked the US for its commitment to Taiwan ties and the latest arms sale announced in June.

Tsai said Taiwan has continually enhanced its role in securing stability in the Asia-Pacific. Tsai talked about the importance of defense exchanges. She said, “We think that strengthening national security exchanges between Taiwan and the US is very important. For example, it is important to enhance dialogue between senior officials on both sides. Such a move would be beneficial to upgrading strategic relations between the two sides.”    [FULL  STORY]