TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is scheduled to meet with a U.S. delegation on Monday (May 27) morning to discuss issues related to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and the economic and trade relations between Taiwan and the U.S.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) confirmed on a day earlier that Michael McCaul, chair of the United States House of Representatives' House Committee of Foreign Affairs, is leading a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan from May 26 to 30.
This visit marks the first interaction between the newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim with members of the U.S. Congress, highlighting the strengthening ties between the two nations.
The Presidential Office spokesperson, Lii Wen, expressed a sincere welcome to McCaul's delegation, emphasizing the visit as a celebration of the new administration.
The delegation, comprising members such as Jimmy Panetta, Young Kim, Chrissy Houlahan, Joe Wilson, and Andy Barr, represents a strong bipartisan effort to support Taiwan.
Lii Wen thanked the U.S. House members for their visit, acknowledging it as a demonstration of unwavering support for Taiwan's new government and its people.
The visit is seen as a step forward in deepening Taiwan-U.S. cooperation and jointly safeguarding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the broader region. As the discussions between President Lai and the U.S. delegation unfold, there is an optimistic outlook for the future of Taiwan-U.S. relations, with both sides eager to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration.
