Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-09-19
President Tsai Ing-wen has thanked the African nation of Burkina Faso for its support
President Tsai Ing-wen (right) receives Burkina Faso’s new ambassador to Taiwan, Aminata Sana Congo (left) on Tuesday. (CNA)
of Taiwan.
Tsai was speaking Tuesday while receiving Burkina Faso’s new ambassador to Taiwan, Aminata Sana Congo, at the Presidential Office. Burkina Faso is one of two diplomatic allies of Taiwan in Africa, the other being Swaziland.
Tsai said Taiwan and Burkina Faso have continue to deepen ties at all levels in recent years. She said that political, economic, cultural, and educational exchanges have broadened. She said the two countries’ cooperation plans cover agriculture, health and sanitation, employment training, and solar energy. Tsai said Taiwan will continue to work towards strengthening ties.
Tsai thanked Burkina Faso for backing Taiwan’s participation on the global stage. She said that Taiwan’s commitment to contributing to the international community has never wavered. She said she hopes Burkina Faso will continue speaking out on Taiwan’s behalf. [SOURCE]