Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung hosted the closing ceremony of the Taiwan-Europe Scholarship Semicon Training Program July 23 in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening technological exchanges and partnerships with European countries.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 155 trainees from Czechia, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia participated in this year’s program. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the National Institutes of Applied Research, Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute, National Taiwan University and National Cheng Kung University, as well as David Steinke, Marco Lombardi, Karolis Pilipauskas, respective heads of the Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei; the Italian Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion Office; and the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office; and high-level officials from the Polish and Slovak offices in Taipei.
Lin said during his remarks that the rapid development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence highlights the importance of talent cultivation, international cooperation and mutual trust in the semiconductor industry. As a strategic global semiconductor hub, Taiwan continues to deepen technological collaboration with like-minded European countries, he noted, adding that the program addresses the international demand for semiconductor personnel and demonstrates Taiwan and Europe’s shared commitment to cultivating the next generation of professionals.
The minister added that he hopes the trainees will become key forces in fostering cooperation between the two sides and deepening the Taiwan-Europe relationship.
The MOFA will continue to promote semiconductor talent, technology and industry exchanges between Taiwan and Europe while strengthening cooperation with European partners to ensure a safe, reliable and resilient global semiconductor supply chain, it said. The ministry added that it will implement the Global Semiconductor Democratic Supply Chain Initiative proposed by President Lai Ching-te to expand mutually beneficial partnerships with Europe. (YCH-E)
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 155 trainees from Czechia, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia participated in this year’s program. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the National Institutes of Applied Research, Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute, National Taiwan University and National Cheng Kung University, as well as David Steinke, Marco Lombardi, Karolis Pilipauskas, respective heads of the Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei; the Italian Economic, Trade and Cultural Promotion Office; and the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office; and high-level officials from the Polish and Slovak offices in Taipei.
Lin said during his remarks that the rapid development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence highlights the importance of talent cultivation, international cooperation and mutual trust in the semiconductor industry. As a strategic global semiconductor hub, Taiwan continues to deepen technological collaboration with like-minded European countries, he noted, adding that the program addresses the international demand for semiconductor personnel and demonstrates Taiwan and Europe’s shared commitment to cultivating the next generation of professionals.
The minister added that he hopes the trainees will become key forces in fostering cooperation between the two sides and deepening the Taiwan-Europe relationship.
The MOFA will continue to promote semiconductor talent, technology and industry exchanges between Taiwan and Europe while strengthening cooperation with European partners to ensure a safe, reliable and resilient global semiconductor supply chain, it said. The ministry added that it will implement the Global Semiconductor Democratic Supply Chain Initiative proposed by President Lai Ching-te to expand mutually beneficial partnerships with Europe. (YCH-E)
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