By King’s Office Correspondents
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – The Republic of China on Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te has urged their international friends to continue to push for the country’s international participation in global affairs.
Lai was speaking at a welcome reception for delegations to the Inauguration Ceremony for the 16th Term President and Vice President held at the Taipei Guest House on Sunday evening.
“I anticipate that Taiwan will continue to have all your help in terms of maintaining regional peace, developing our economy and international participation to which we will rely on your strong support,” he said.
The President-elect Lai will be sworn in this morning as the 16th President of the Republic of China on Taiwan and also as the Commander-in-chief alongside his vice president Bi-Kim Hsiao in a ceremony to be attended by His Majesty King Mswati III.
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Accompanying His Majesty the King are Inkhosikati LaFogiyane, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Pholile Shakantu, Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo, Prince Hlangabeza, Princess Tsandzile, Emazinyane, Chief officer Magwagwa Gamedze and libandla.
“I would like to congratulate all our esteemed guests who came from afar to offer their congratulations to us and used concrete actions to support Taiwan for which we are truly grateful. Tomorrow’s peaceful transfer of power is a milestone for Taiwan’s democracy.
It is a solid foundation made by the people of Taiwan over decades,” Lai said.
He said in the past Taiwan went through a dictatorship and was an economically undeveloped country, their society was relatively closed, however over the past decades with the efforts of the people of Taiwan.
it transformed into a democratic society backed by a vibrant economy and a society that embraces diverse values.
“All of that is thanks to the efforts of the people of Taiwan. Not just that, but also thanks to the support from all our friends. Once again thank you all for your strong support, the president-elect said.
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“Moving forward I will work with the vice president to build upon the solid foundation created by President Tsai Ing-wen over the past eight years.
Together we will continue to walk in the path of democracy and continue to engage with the world to make Taiwan stronger.
“We will continue to deepen Taiwan’s democracy and continue to make its economy world-class. In addition, we will also play a key role in becoming a force in maintaining stability in the region,” he said.
Lai said he was Looking forward to the new government continuing to enjoy their partners and friends’ support in the future.
