A legislative delegation led by Deputy Speaker Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) met with Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil and other officials in Prague on Tuesday, Chiang’s office said in a statement released on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Chiang highlighted the EU’s “Global Gateway” initiative and proposed that Taiwan and the Czech Republic could serve as “gateways” to their respective regions, promoting greater cooperation and connecting more democratic allies.
Chiang also underscored the Czech Republic’s recent role in “opening European doors for Taiwan” and discussed the importance of concrete bilateral cooperation, the statement said.
Photo courtesy of Johnny Chiang’s office
The statement added that Chiang thanked Vystrcil for his show of support by visiting Taiwan in 2020.
Chiang noted the significant progress made in Taiwan-Czech relations, including direct flights, trade and cultural exchanges, while Vystrcil expressed appreciation for the deepening friendship despite past challenges, the statement said.
The delegation also spoke with Czech senators, who said that COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions had halted student exchanges between high schools.
With Czech students now in Taiwan, there is hope for Taiwanese students to study in the Czech Republic, aiming to enhance cultural and educational exchanges, the statement said.
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