President Tsai Ing-wen met with Klaus-Peter Willsch, chairman of the German Parliamentary Friendship Group this morning, and led a delegation of five vice-chairmen of the Taiwan Friendship Group from across parties.

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[Reporter Su Yongyao/Taipei Report] President Tsai Ing-wen met with Klaus-Peter Willsch, chairman of the German Parliamentary Friendship Group this morning, and led a delegation of five vice-chairmen of the cross-party Taiwan Friendship Group. Welsch said that in Europe, neighboring countries are being severely Military attack, brave Ukrainians defend their country and liberal democracy.

The German parliament also mentioned in different documents and discussions that if Taiwan is threatened by force, "we will bravely stand up to assist and support Taiwan."

Tsai Ing-wen said that this is the first time since the outbreak of the global epidemic that a delegation from the German parliament has visited Taiwan, and it is particularly meaningful that members of Congress from different parties come to Taiwan.

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Welsch then delivered a speech, saying that he sincerely thanked President Tsai for the meeting and could have a more in-depth exchange of views.

He has been involved in politics for a long time and has been friends with President Tsai for many years. In 2011, President Tsai was accompanied by Ambassador Xie Zhiwei to visit Berlin. After that, he wished Tsai Ing-wen to be elected president.

Germany and Taiwan have a lot in common. When they met, Tsai Ing-wen was an opposition party and party chairman, while he was a member of the ruling party.

I came to see President Tsai today, and he is a member of the opposition party. This is the value of democracy.

Wei Erxu stressed that Taiwanese should be very proud of democratic development.

Democracy can work, Taiwan's democracy is of great significance in Asia, and democracy and people's lives are displayed in Taiwan.

Taiwan's economy is also obvious to all in the world. This is not only Germany's important trading partner in Asia, but especially Taiwan's digital development. Without Taiwan's semiconductors, the global industry may have serious problems.

Their delegation came to Taiwan this time, and the German parliament also agreed that bilateral cooperation and exchanges with each other, especially the strengthening of diplomatic relations, are very important.

Welsch mentioned that in Europe, neighboring countries are under severe military attack, and the brave Ukrainians are defending their country and liberal democracy.

The German parliament also mentioned in different documents and discussions that if Taiwan is threatened by force, Germany will bravely stand up to assist Taiwan to support Taiwan.

Germany and Taiwan have had a lot of bilateral cooperation for decades, not only in economic and academic exchanges, but he even encouraged young people from both sides to communicate more to understand the true meaning of freedom and democracy.

Taiwan is an important friend of Germany, thank you for the reception and bless the bilateral friendship.

The German cross-party delegation arrived in Taiwan yesterday and will start a five-day visit until October 6.

This is the fifth visit to Taiwan by Chairman Welsch. It is also the second visit to Taiwan from Germany after 2019. The members also include: Katrin Budde and Dr. Till Steffen of the German Parliamentary Friendship Group. , Frank Schäffler, Dr. Rainer Kraft, Caren Lay, etc.

Presidential Palace In order to express their sincere welcome, President Tsai and Vice President Lai Qingde also received the delegation in the Presidential Palace this morning.