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Czech Senate President Celebrates Direct Flights to Taiwan

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil concluded his visit to Taiwan.
  • He expressed satisfaction that direct flights between Taiwan and Prague are increasing, fulfilling a six-year wish.
  • Taiwan's Foreign Minister presented Vystrčil with models of China Airlines and Starlux Airlines aircraft.

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil concluded his visit to Taiwan, highlighting the deepening ties between the two nations. A key focus of his visit was the expansion of direct air travel, a long-held aspiration that is now becoming a reality.

As a former mayor, we are considering her security arrangements.

— Tarek Al MehediAdditional Superintendent of Police (Crime) of Narayanganj, explaining the increased police presence and surveillance around former mayor Selina Hayat Ivy's house.

Vystrčil noted that due to the Czech government not providing a dedicated plane for his delegation, he and his team, which included business leaders and academics, traveled on China Airlines' direct Taipei-Prague flight. He expressed his satisfaction that direct flights, which he had hoped for six years ago during a previous visit, are set to operate daily by the end of the year with the addition of Starlux Airlines.

At the same time, we are monitoring to ensure that she does not get involved in any activities of the banned organisation (Awami League's activities remain banned), and that no one attempts to provoke or mobilise support in her favour under that banner.

— Tarek Al MehediAdditional Superintendent of Police (Crime) of Narayanganj, detailing the dual purpose of police surveillance: security and monitoring for political activities.

Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, echoed Vystrčil's sentiments, emphasizing that the increased flight frequency will facilitate greater tourism, business, cultural exchange, and people-to-people connections. He described this development as a crucial foundation for the continued deepening of Taiwan-Czech relations.

She can carry out her normal activities while on bail, but cannot take part in any political programme under the banner of the organisation [Awami League].

— Tarek Al MehediAdditional Superintendent of Police (Crime) of Narayanganj, clarifying the conditions of former mayor Selina Hayat Ivy's bail.

Following the press conference, Lin Chia-lung presented Vystrčil with models of China Airlines and Starlux Airlines aircraft. Vystrčil happily held them up for the media, symbolizing the tangible progress in bilateral aviation links. During his visit, Vystrčil also extended an invitation to Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu to visit the Czech Republic.

This is not centred only on her house. We have a broader plan to bring Narayanganj under CCTV coverage to curb crime. Around 2,000 cameras will be installed across the district.

— Tarek Al MehediAdditional Superintendent of Police (Crime) of Narayanganj, explaining the installation of CCTV cameras as part of a wider crime prevention strategy.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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