Czech Senate President sees 'unlimited potential' for Taiwan-Czech trade and semiconductor cooperation

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil met with Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu in Taipei, emphasizing the vast potential for bilateral cooperation in trade and the semiconductor supply chain. Vystrčil, leading a delegation, was hosted at a luncheon where he stressed the need for continued investment in human resources and capital to foster these partnerships.

During the event, a performance by the Kinmen Zhongzheng Junior High School drum and bugle corps showcased the deep cultural exchange between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. Vystrčil praised Wu's efforts in cultural diplomacy, noting that artistic activities strengthen bilateral connections. He also expressed gratitude for the successful exhibition of National Palace Museum artifacts in the Czech Republic last year.

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Taiwan and the Czech Republic have unlimited cooperation potential in trade and the semiconductor supply chain.

Referencing Wu's "inseparable Taiwan-Europe" viewpoint, Vystrčil highlighted the "unlimited potential" for collaboration in trade and semiconductors. He acknowledged the courage and innovation demonstrated by Taiwanese business and political leaders, underscoring the need for sustained commitment to bilateral cooperation.

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Bilateral cooperation requires continuous investment in human resources and capital.

Foreign Minister Wu welcomed Vystrčil, recalling his 2020 visit to Taiwan amid the pandemic and his historic "I am Taiwanese" speech at the Legislative Yuan. Wu stated that Vystrčil's actions deeply moved the Taiwanese people and resonated with international democratic partners, laying the foundation for robust cooperation.

Diplomatic ties between Taiwan and the Czech Republic have intensified in recent years, with frequent high-level interactions. Wu's recent visit to the Czech Republic in May, where he spoke at the GLOBSEC forum, and his attendance at the "100 Masterpieces and Their Stories" exhibition at the National Palace Museum in Taipei last September, further illustrate the strengthening relationship. Direct flights between Taiwan and the Czech Republic, established in July 2023, have seen growing demand, with two Taiwanese airlines now operating direct flights and daily services to Prague scheduled from October.

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Your visit to Taiwan in August 2020, overcoming pandemic challenges, and your historic 'I am Taiwanese' speech deeply moved the Taiwanese people and resonated with international democratic partners.