A cross-party delegation from the New Zealand parliament arrived in Taiwan today for a five-day visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The delegation, which is visiting through Friday, is the third of its kind organized by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan since the group's establishment in 2023, the ministry said in a news release, extending a sincere welcome.
The group is led by group cochairs National Party Member of Parliament (MP) Maureen Pugh and Labour Party MP Duncan Webb.
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
They are joined by ACT Party MP Laura McClure and New Zealand First Party MP David Wilson, the ministry said.
During their stay, the delegation is to visit the Legislative Yuan and government ministries to exchange views on the regional situation and other issues of mutual concern, it said.
The ministry said it has also arranged institutional visits for the lawmakers, expressing hope that the itinerary would deepen their understanding of Taiwan's development across multiple sectors and foster stronger bilateral ties.
New Zealand is an important, friendly nation in the Indo-Pacific region, the ministry said, adding that Taiwan and New Zealand share the core values of democracy, freedom, the rule of law and human rights, while placing a strong emphasis on the development and rights of indigenous peoples.
Bilateral trade and economic relations have continued to deepen under the Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Cooperation (ANZTEC), it said.
Building on this robust foundation, the ministry said it looks forward to utilizing parliamentary diplomacy to further elevate partnerships across all domains, and working together with New Zealand to promote democracy, peace, prosperity and stability in the region.
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