European Parliament representative praises Taiwan’s China response, Ukraine support
European Parliament representative praises Taiwan’s China response, Ukraine support
2022-12-20
Despite the ongoing fighting in Ukraine, the country’s defense ministry released video thanking supporters, including Taiwan. Meanwhile, a trade delegation from the European Parliament also took the opportunity to thank Taiwan for standing with the EU in its responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The delegation also praised Taiwan for being measured and responsible in its response to ongoing Chinese aggression.
Ukraine’s defense ministry posted a video to Twitter, thanking the country’s friends in the international community for their support. The ministry said that over 20,000 volunteer soldiers from 52 countries had joined the Ukrainian defense effort, and displayed the flags of the volunteers’ countries. Among them, was Taiwan’s national flag.
The video also thanked the thousands of people and organizations who donated supplies to Ukraine, and the numerous celebrities and politicians who have spoken up on behalf of the country. The video had a message for those who have demonstrated on behalf of Ukraine too, telling them, “To all those who visited us during our darkest hour, you are all heroes, and we will win this fight together.”
A visiting delegation from the European Parliament on Tuesday also thanked Taiwan for its support for Ukraine, and praised Taiwan for its response to ongoing threats from China.
Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
European Parliament trade committee
In this spirit let me express our gratitude, for the fact that you are on the right side of history, in supporting our response to the unconscionable war of Putin in Ukraine. Let me also congratulate you on your measured and responsible reaction to unprovoked and increasing aggression and provocation from China.
Tsai Ing-wen
President
This is the first delegation to Taiwan of officials from the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade. There is a deep significance to the participation of each member of the delegation to the development of our bilateral relations and economic exchange. In the face of ongoing global expansion of authoritarianism, Taiwan is capable and willing to strengthen its cooperation with partners on the defense of democracy.
The European Parliament has sent three delegations to Taiwan since last year. President Tsai says the visits demonstrate the importance that the EU member states place on their relationships with Taiwan. She said she hopes the two sides can sign a bilateral investment agreement as soon as possible, as well as strengthen cooperation in different areas.
烏克蘭發文感謝52國志願兵 台灣國旗穿插其中
2022-12-20
烏俄戰爭延燒至今超過10個月，世界各國都伸出援手、力挺烏克蘭，更有不少志願軍加入戰線，替烏克蘭作戰，我國25歲阿美族青年曾聖光也因此不幸戰死沙場。而烏克蘭國防部近期發文，感謝超過2萬名、來自52個國家的志願兵，並穿插各國國旗，我國的青天白日滿地紅國旗也在其中。
烏克蘭國防部PO出一支短片，表示該是感謝朋友們的時刻了。指出在烏俄戰爭中，有超過2萬名、來自52個國家的志願兵，前往烏克蘭奮戰，並穿插各國國旗，仔細一看、其中也有我國國旗。
影片中感謝數以千計、支援捐贈物資的人，以及造訪烏克蘭、表達關心的明星與各國政治人物。對於在世界各地，以遊行示威等方式支持烏克蘭的人，影片中字幕更打出「各位都是英雄，我們會攜手贏得這場戰役」。
而對於台灣相挺烏克蘭，正在訪台的歐洲議會訪團也傳達感謝，更讚揚台灣面對中國不斷文攻武嚇，態度總是謹慎以對。
[[歐洲議會國貿委員會副主席 阿西馬柯波蘿]]
“我們非常感謝台灣在俄羅斯總統普丁發動侵略烏克蘭時，台灣是站在歷史正確的一方，支持著烏克蘭。我也要非常讚賞台灣，在面對中國日益升高的威脅以及挑釁時，一直都是以非常謹慎，而且非常負責任的態度來面對”
[[總統 蔡英文]]
“這次是歐洲議會國貿委員會第一次派遣官方的代表團來訪問台灣，各位的來訪對我們雙邊關係的發展，以及經貿交流都具有深遠的意義，面對全球威權主義持續擴張，台灣有能力、也有意願跟國際民主陣線夥伴加強合作”
歐洲議會自去年起，已經連續派出3個正式訪團來台，蔡總統指出，這展現了歐盟各國對台灣的重視，也期盼台、歐之間能加速推動雙邊投資協定，加強各領域的交流互動。
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