Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-10-19
President Tsai Ing-wen says she hopes new graduates of Taiwan’s international
President Tsai shakes hands with the graduates of National Defense University at the Presidential Office in Taipei on Thursday, October 19. (Photo/CNA)
military class will help deepen collaboration with other nations.
National Defense University in Taoyuan has a dedicated program for training entry-level officers for other countries. On Thursday, Tsai met the program’s latest graduates and gave an address.
She said the program, in existence for 46 years, has been an important platform for promoting military exchanges between Taiwan and other nations. She said five of the program’s alumni have served as presidents and prime ministers, and over 80 have served as heads of government departments. She said she hopes the new graduates will continue to promote Taiwan’s cooperation with other nations. [FULL STORY]