Premier Frank Hsieh (
According to Hsieh, three agreements were reached at the meeting: that the Cabinet and the PFP will assist each other in getting "important bills" through the legislature, the Cabinet refrain from proposing politically sensitive bills, and the Cabinet will support bills or laws related to easing cross-strait tensions.
Vice Premier Wu Rong-i (
The close-door breakfast meeting was held at Taipei's Sheraton Hotel yesterday. But both Hsieh and PFP representatives talked to the press after the meeting.
"The conversation was harmonious ... a pleasant atmosphere," Chou said.
"Since no national elections will be held in the next three years, I think maybe it is a good chance for us to work together," Hsieh said.
Hsieh said that debates over political ideology would only prolong the conflict between opposing camps instead of getting anything done. He promised the PFP politicians he will not let such a thing take place during his term as premier.
"Political-oriented proposals will not be approved at the legislature. Let us stop wasting our time and start to do something," Hsieh said.
The premier also emphasized that issues related to the cross-strait relationship are the president's responsibility. However, he would do his best as premier to enforce the president's orders.
"I will see what I can do regarding this issue," he said.
In response to Hsieh's cross-strait remarks, Liu also said that the PFP would be more than happy to contribute.
"Building and making better the situation in the Taiwan Strait has always been one of our priorities. We will keep making positive contributions to this issue in the future. The premier said the Cabinet will work on [cross-strait issues] in the future," Liu said.
Liu said that Chin asked the premier whether it is possible to organize regular meetings with the PFP, the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and leaders from other political parties.
"In the past, the Cabinet has proposed too many controversial bills and created lots of hatred between politicians and supporters of different parties. I hope this will not happen again in the future," Liu said.
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