The chief member of the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee visits Taiwan and will meet with President Lai Ching-te

Brendan Boyle, the top Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee, led U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas and Tim Kennedy and their staff to visit Taiwan from today (6th) to 9th. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that during their stay in Taiwan, the visiting delegation will meet President Lai Ching-te, visit senior Chinese government officials, and hold talks with Foreign Minister Lin Jialong. The two sides will exchange views on Taiwan-US relations, economic, trade and technological cooperation, and regional security situations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Boyle has long been concerned about issues such as double taxation and AI between Taiwan and the United States. He has co-signed the "Taiwan Travel Act" (Taiwan Travel Act) and resolutions supporting my country's participation in "INTERPOL", etc., firmly demonstrating his position of encouraging Taiwan and the United States to deepen exchanges and supporting my country's meaningful participation in international organizations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this trip was the first visit to Taiwan by the three members of the House of Representatives during their term of office. They specially chose to visit on the eve of National Day to congratulate my country on National Day and to demonstrate firm support for Taiwan and bilateral friendship between Taiwan and the United States.

Foreign Minister Lin Jialong expressed sincere welcome to the visit of Boyle and the House of Representatives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to strengthen the support of the U.S. Congress for Taiwan and deepen cooperation between Taiwan and the United States in various fields based on the existing good foundation.