Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (right) was interviewed by Israeli media.

(Provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

[Reporter Yang Chengyu/Taipei Report] Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been in the Israeli political arena for nearly 30 years, broke the political deadlock in Israel on the 21st of this month and announced the formation of a new cabinet that is regarded as the "most right in history". This is also his third time in power after 18 months since he stepped down after 12 years in power last time.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie said in an interview with Israeli media that Taiwan is very willing to develop closer relations with Israel.

Among them, economic, trade and investment can be regarded as the most important area for strengthening the relationship between Taiwan and Israel; and the frequent exchanges between the people of Taiwan and Israel can also promote exchanges in tourism, culture, education, etc. between the two countries.

On the 7th of this month, Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie accepted an exclusive interview with Yoseph Haddad, a reporter from Israel's "i24NEWS" TV station, and the content was broadcast on the evening of the 28th of this month, Israel time.

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Regarding the prospect of bilateral relations after the new Israeli government took office, Wu Zhaoxie pointed out that Taiwan is very willing to develop closer relations with Israel. Taiwan and Israel have recently signed a memorandum of cooperation on a good foundation in the past, and continue to demonstrate their goodwill to deepen mutual relations.

In addition to sharing the core values ​​of democracy and freedom, the two sides also have the same trade advantages and economic interests. Therefore, economics, trade and investment can be the most important areas for strengthening Taiwan-Israel relations.

In addition, the people of Taiwan and Israel have more contacts, which can also promote exchanges in tourism, culture, education, etc. between the two countries.

Wu Zhaoxie further explained that Israel has recently joined the United States, Japan, Australia and other countries to hold seminars with my country under the "Global Cooperative Training Framework" (GCTF). He hoped that the governments of Taiwan and Israel will continue to strengthen cooperation in related fields in the future.

Wu Zhaoxie emphasized that both Taiwan and Israel are democratic countries with similar international situations. Taiwan faces China's military threats and invasion, which is similar to Israel, which also faces external military threats. The two countries should support each other when they need each other.

Wu Zhaoxie believes that Taiwan and Israel should call on the cooperation of democratic countries around the world to defend the hard-won values ​​of freedom and democracy, so as to jointly fight against the collusion and aggressive expansion of authoritarian countries.

In response to the complicated cross-strait relations, Wu Zhaoxie said that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent democratic country, and the people's freedom of speech is fully guaranteed by the constitution, which is strongly different from totalitarian China.

The Chinese people often say that Taiwan has the same cultural traditions as China, and that if Taiwan can develop into a free and democratic system, so can China. This is where the Beijing regime feels threatened and why China wants to eliminate Taiwan.

Wu Zhaoxie emphasized that in the face of China's coercion, we do not want war, but the people of Taiwan will definitely defend their national sovereignty and democratic and free way of life, and there is no room for compromise. Therefore, our country will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and strive to include the democratic camp. strong support.

Wu Zhaoxie also responded to the inquiry and explained that the reason why Taiwan is still not a member of the United Nations is because China falsely claims that Taiwan is a part of China and obstructs it in every possible way. At the same time, China also hinders other countries from communicating with our country.

Fortunately, more and more countries with similar ideas are developing close relations with our country.

As a responsible member of the international community, Taiwan also cooperates in participating in the United Nations resolutions to sanction North Korea and Russia, and continues to display its humanitarian spirit to actively assist the international community. For example, the government and the people have jointly aided Ukraine, which proves that Taiwan is a good force in the international community.