Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said she looked forward to working with France in the artificial intelligence, space and technology sectors to solidify the two sides’ reliable partnership.
Hsiao made the remarks while receiving a French delegation led by Estelle Youssouffa, member of the French National Assembly and secretary of the assembly’s Foreign Affairs Commission, June 12 at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. Other prominent guests included assembly members Thomas Gassilloud and Hanane Mansouri, as well as Franck Paris, director of the French Office in Taipei, the PO said.
In her remarks, the vice president thanked the assembly for its dedication to deepening Taiwan-France ties, citing the agency’s warm reception of Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and his cross-party delegation during their recent visit to France.
Hsiao lauded multiple bills supporting Taiwan that France has passed in recent years, including the seven-year Military Programming Law, which identifies freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait as a key priority that France and the international community must jointly uphold. She also expressed appreciation for the assembly’s strong backing for Taiwan’s international participation, the PO added.
Additionally, the vice president noted that recent conflicts in Europe and the Middle East have had a significant impact on countries worldwide. Amid geopolitical volatility, Taiwan is striving to fulfill its responsibility in maintaining regional peace and stability, she said.
In terms of the economy, Taiwan’s performance in the first quarter this year was exceptional despite challenges such as U.S. tariffs and industrial changes brought about by AI, Hsiao said, adding that Taiwan is leaving no stone unturned in advancing supply chain cooperation with like-minded partners in Europe, Japan and the U.S.
Hsiao noted that a Taiwanese cultural delegation visited France during the 2024 Paris Olympics, while the 2026 Kaohsiung French Festival, held May 22-24 in the southern city, drew strong public interest. She expressed hope for expanded cultural exchanges, the PO added. (POC-E)
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Hsiao made the remarks while receiving a French delegation led by Estelle Youssouffa, member of the French National Assembly and secretary of the assembly’s Foreign Affairs Commission, June 12 at the Presidential Office in Taipei City. Other prominent guests included assembly members Thomas Gassilloud and Hanane Mansouri, as well as Franck Paris, director of the French Office in Taipei, the PO said.
In her remarks, the vice president thanked the assembly for its dedication to deepening Taiwan-France ties, citing the agency’s warm reception of Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and his cross-party delegation during their recent visit to France.
Hsiao lauded multiple bills supporting Taiwan that France has passed in recent years, including the seven-year Military Programming Law, which identifies freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait as a key priority that France and the international community must jointly uphold. She also expressed appreciation for the assembly’s strong backing for Taiwan’s international participation, the PO added.
Additionally, the vice president noted that recent conflicts in Europe and the Middle East have had a significant impact on countries worldwide. Amid geopolitical volatility, Taiwan is striving to fulfill its responsibility in maintaining regional peace and stability, she said.
In terms of the economy, Taiwan’s performance in the first quarter this year was exceptional despite challenges such as U.S. tariffs and industrial changes brought about by AI, Hsiao said, adding that Taiwan is leaving no stone unturned in advancing supply chain cooperation with like-minded partners in Europe, Japan and the U.S.
Hsiao noted that a Taiwanese cultural delegation visited France during the 2024 Paris Olympics, while the 2026 Kaohsiung French Festival, held May 22-24 in the southern city, drew strong public interest. She expressed hope for expanded cultural exchanges, the PO added. (POC-E)
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