US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan for bilateral talks with government officials amid tensions with China.
US Representative Debbie Lesko along with fellow representatives Andy Biggs and Carol Miller arrived in Taiwan on October 6, 2024 for bilateral talks with government officials, Taiwan News reported.
According to Taiwan News, Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the delegation’s arrival, demonstrating the steadfast support of the US Congress for Taiwan and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
The delegation’s visit comes as Taiwan and the US seek to deepen defense cooperation to counter the Chinese threat, as per Taiwan News.
During the visit, they will meet with President Lai Ching-te and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung to discuss US-Taiwan relations, the security situation in the Taiwan Strait, and economic and energy policies.
The US representative also attends the National Day celebration in Taiwan, Taiwan News reported.
All three lawmakers have been long-time advocates of Indo-Pacific stability and Taiwan Strait security.
“Taiwan will continue to work closely with its friends in the US to deepen the bilateral partnership based on shared values and promote regional peace and prosperity,” the foreign ministry said.
The US Plans to Send a Team to Taiwan Next Year
According to Taiwan News, the US plans to send a team to Taiwan next year to evaluate the feasibility of allowing Taiwan’s National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to assemble and produce 1,985 Stinger missiles it previously ordered.
The team will assess NCSIST’s technical capacity, production capabilities, and cybersecurity measures.
Taiwan-US Defense Industry Conference Was Held Last Month
During the Taiwan-US Defense Industry Conference last month, both sides agreed that Taiwan could become a valuable partner for the US defense industry, leading to mutually beneficial development, the Taiwan News reported.
The conference allowed Taiwanese officials to discuss issues with US defense contractors, solidifying bilateral cooperation mechanisms and communication platforms.
Be First to Comment