STRENGTHENING TIES:The foreign ministry announced new regulations allowing citizens of the nation’s 11 Latin American and Caribbean allies visa-free entry to Taiwan
Taipei Times
Date: Jul 13, 2017
By: Staff writer, with AP and CNA
President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) yesterday issued a “most heartfelt welcome” to
Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes, center left, presents President Tsai Ing-wen, center right, with a Republic of China national flag made of nanduti, a traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace, at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Presidential Office
Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes, who is making his third visit to Taiwan since assuming the presidency in 2013.
Tsai hosted a welcome ceremony in the plaza in front of the Presidential Office Building, with Cartes being greeted by a 21-gun salute as the national anthems of the two countries were played.
The two presidents then observed a parade of honor guards and military bands.
Cartes and a delegation of officials arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for a three-day state visit to attend various events to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. [FULL STORY]
