The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Czech Republic, Edamova (middle), led a large delegation of more than 150 people to Taiwan this afternoon. Legislative President You Xikun (2nd from right) personally received the plane, and his wife Yang Baoyu (1st from right) also presented flowers on behalf of her.

(Photographed by reporter Fang Bin)

[Reporter Yang Chengyu/Taipei Report] Czech House Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová (Markéta Pekarová Adamová) led more than 150 members of Congress, inter-ministerial officials, media reporters, industry-university-research representatives and other representatives of various circles to board the Czech government this afternoon (25th) The special plane visited Taiwan and arrived at Taipei Songshan Airport at around 4:40 pm, and then held a press conference on arrival in Taiwan.

Legislative President You Xikun personally picked up the plane, and his wife Yang Baoyu also presented flowers on behalf of him.

In his welcome speech, You Xikun said that in the midst of the storm of the severance of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Honduras, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Czech Republic, Adamova, arrived in Taiwan firmly. The sincere friendship is always more precious in times of adversity.

The youngest and most promising speaker of the House of Representatives in the Czech history, Aidamova, led the largest congressional delegation in Taiwan's history. Smaller version.

The delegation led by Adamova was "full of representation". It can be said that it brought the symbols of the entire Czech country, which is of great significance.

Adamova laughed and said, "Sending another plane will be fully loaded."

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Legislative President You Xikun's speech:

Markéta Pekarová Adamová, Speaker of the House of Representatives (Markéta Pekarová Adamová), Czech Representatives present, Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu, Czech Representative to Taiwan Stanger, Secretary-General Lin, distinguished guests, friends from the media, ladies and gentlemen: Hello, everyone!

First of all, it is a great honor to welcome the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Czech Republic, Edamova, and her delegation to Taiwan in my capacity as the President of the Legislative Council. The limousines and reception venues of the Senate and the House of Representatives all flew the national flag of our country, and he even gave a formal speech at the Senate meeting, which became the first case of our country in the Czech Republic and in non-diplomatic countries!

I am still deeply moved by the Czech parliament’s reception of the delegation from Taiwan’s parliament with the standard of courtesy to a country with diplomatic relations.

The fate between me and Speaker Adamova also started from that time. At that time, I personally invited the speaker to visit Taiwan. The speaker readily agreed and stated that March to May 2023 is an appropriate time.

Sure enough, at the beginning of this spring, we received good news that the Speaker of the House of Representatives led a delegation to visit Taiwan!

The speaker of the House of Representatives keeps his promises, keeps his promises, and persists in his actions despite being suppressed by the powerful, which is admirable!

The fate of all the two countries is thanks to Chairman Wei Deqi. In 2020, he inherited the behest of the late Speaker Ke Jialuo, followed President Havel’s pursuit of democracy and freedom, and firmly led a delegation to visit Taiwan. Among them, Czech President Miloš Zeman criticized "provoking China like a boy".

The President of the Senate still did not change his mind, insisted on doing the right thing, became an icebreaker in Taiwan-Europe relations, opened a new chapter of Taiwan-Czech friendship, and facilitated many pioneering cooperation between Taiwan and Czech Republic. The Taipei-Prague Direct It will also start sailing in July this year. Following him, Adamova, the youngest and most promising Speaker of the House of Representatives in the history of the Czech Republic, led the largest congressional delegation in Taiwan’s history. Members not only came from the Senate and House of Representatives, but also It also includes the President's Office, the central government and various local government units. It is like a miniature version of the Czech government. In addition to the large number of people, it is fully representative. It can be said that the Speaker of the House of Representatives has brought the entire Czech national symbol, which is very meaningful and exciting.

I think Speaker Edamova is the best practitioner of democracy. Her actions are just like the Czech team we saw in this baseball classic. The spirit of doing the best is the same when encountering difficulties. Or a "straight ball duel" without fear of strong enemies!

Realize the friendly relationship between Taiwan and Czech Republic by doing your best and keeping promises.

The relationship between Taiwan and the Czech Republic is now as close as brothers and sisters. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and I are friends of democracy at first sight. We often interact on social media. When we meet again today, for the Czech Republic, we can use the life that the ancients said One of the four great joys is described as "meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign country".

What's amazing is that as soon as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Czech Republic arrived, the rain came, and the crisis of water shortage was solved in a timely manner. Taiwan's "long drought meets rain" is a good weather for a good year!

In the future, through direct flights, the Czech Republic and Taiwan will not only be "confidants in the sea" but also "neighbors in the world". The distance between the two countries will be shortened, and the partnership will definitely be deepened and closer!

Finally, amidst the storm of Taiwan and Honduras severing diplomatic relations, facing the General Xi meeting, the two totalitarian regimes joined hands to overthrow the universal values ​​of democracy, freedom, and human rights, and challenge the international order. The peaceful and stable international world is under serious threat. On this occasion, the Speaker of the House of Representatives arrived in Taiwan resolutely. Sincere friendship is always more precious in times of adversity. Once again, I sincerely welcome Speaker of the House of Representatives Adamova to Taiwan!

Thanks!

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Czech Republic, Adamova (middle), led a large delegation of more than 150 people to Taiwan this afternoon, and waved as she got off the plane.

(Photographed by reporter Fang Bin)