Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said April 9 that Taiwan is committed to expanding partnerships with Canada in areas spanning energy, public health and technology.
Hsiao made the remarks while receiving a Canadian Senate delegation led by Sen. Leo Housakos at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. She thanked Canada for its long-standing support of Taiwan’s participation in international affairs, especially in the field of global health.
The vice president expressed appreciation to Canada for taking part in the Global Cooperation and Training Framework with Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. She noted that GCTF allows sharing of the country’s expertise with global partners in public policy including the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises, gender equality and ways to counter overseas disinformation, adding that public health is one of the cooperative priorities under the framework.
Taiwan and Canada share mutual interests in safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Hsiao said, expressing gratitude to the Canadian government and people for reiterating the importance of the cross-strait issue. She added that President Lai Ching-te is committed to increasing the national defense budget and strengthening self-defense capability.
According to Hsiao, Taiwan and Canada both value freedom and democracy while facing similar challenges. One of these is deepening cooperation with like-minded partners in economic security and trade following the global trade order impact last year.
Taiwan has advantages in semiconductors and other technology sectors while Canada has strengths in aerospace technology and medical care, the vice president said. The Middle East crisis has prompted countries to expand international cooperation, seek more contemporary energy solutions and maintain economic growth, she noted, adding that she anticipates the two sides have further cooperative potential across the board. (YCH-E)
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Hsiao made the remarks while receiving a Canadian Senate delegation led by Sen. Leo Housakos at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. She thanked Canada for its long-standing support of Taiwan’s participation in international affairs, especially in the field of global health.
The vice president expressed appreciation to Canada for taking part in the Global Cooperation and Training Framework with Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. She noted that GCTF allows sharing of the country’s expertise with global partners in public policy including the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises, gender equality and ways to counter overseas disinformation, adding that public health is one of the cooperative priorities under the framework.
Taiwan and Canada share mutual interests in safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, Hsiao said, expressing gratitude to the Canadian government and people for reiterating the importance of the cross-strait issue. She added that President Lai Ching-te is committed to increasing the national defense budget and strengthening self-defense capability.
According to Hsiao, Taiwan and Canada both value freedom and democracy while facing similar challenges. One of these is deepening cooperation with like-minded partners in economic security and trade following the global trade order impact last year.
Taiwan has advantages in semiconductors and other technology sectors while Canada has strengths in aerospace technology and medical care, the vice president said. The Middle East crisis has prompted countries to expand international cooperation, seek more contemporary energy solutions and maintain economic growth, she noted, adding that she anticipates the two sides have further cooperative potential across the board. (YCH-E)
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