Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and a business delegation from Taiwan’s National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Association (NiEA) visited Phoenix, Arizona Oct. 3-5 to expand bilateral trade cooperation.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the minister attended the opening ceremony of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix and held discussions with leaders of the local Taiwanese community.
He also met with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the NiEA and the Arizona Commerce Authority, and toured the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center.
The MOFA said the minister was accompanied by Ingrid Larson, the managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan, throughout the three-day visit, reflecting the importance both sides attach to enhancing two-way cooperation.
Taiwanese firms have been expanding investment in the U.S. in recent years, the ministry said, noting that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s Arizona facility is inspiring additional investment from firms in related supply chains. The minister’s visit aimed to better understand the needs of these Taiwanese firms and help them connect with local governments, industry sectors and communities, the MOFA added.
The new office in Phoenix represents a milestone in the Taiwan-U.S. trade partnership, the ministry said, adding that it will pave the way for further cultural, education, supply chain and trade cooperation and exchange with Arizona and New Mexico. (SFC-E)
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the minister attended the opening ceremony of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix and held discussions with leaders of the local Taiwanese community.
He also met with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the NiEA and the Arizona Commerce Authority, and toured the Taiwan AI Smart Health Showcase Center.
The MOFA said the minister was accompanied by Ingrid Larson, the managing director of the American Institute in Taiwan, throughout the three-day visit, reflecting the importance both sides attach to enhancing two-way cooperation.
Taiwanese firms have been expanding investment in the U.S. in recent years, the ministry said, noting that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s Arizona facility is inspiring additional investment from firms in related supply chains. The minister’s visit aimed to better understand the needs of these Taiwanese firms and help them connect with local governments, industry sectors and communities, the MOFA added.
The new office in Phoenix represents a milestone in the Taiwan-U.S. trade partnership, the ministry said, adding that it will pave the way for further cultural, education, supply chain and trade cooperation and exchange with Arizona and New Mexico. (SFC-E)
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