On the afternoon of July 9th, Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Wu, met with a bipartisan group of members from the “Infrastructure and Transport Committee” of the Ukrainian Parliament. Wu pointed out that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been a key enabler of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, emphasizing that Taiwan and Ukraine both stand on the frontlines of democracy and expressing a hope for strengthened cooperation and exchanges between the two nations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China released a press release on the 10th, stating that Minister Wu met with a delegation of four members from the “Ukrainian bipartisan parliamentary group,” led by Yulia Sirko, the Deputy Chairman of the “Infrastructure and Transport Committee” of the Ukrainian Parliament. The meeting aimed to discuss bilateral cooperation and mutual concerns.
Minister Wu mentioned that since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022, Taiwan has demonstrated unwavering support for Ukraine. Taiwan has utilized its industrial advantages to assist in projects such as the establishment of a smart medical system in the Lviv City “UNBROKEN Ecosystem” medical park and the creation of a 5G smart city demonstration zone in Bucha City. Additionally, Taiwan has collaborated with like-minded countries such as the Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia to support Ukraine.
Wu stated that the CCP serves as the “decisive enabler” of Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, and its authoritarian expansion also poses a serious challenge to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan and Ukraine both stand together on the frontlines of democracy, hoping to reinforce cooperation and exchanges between the two nations.
Deputy Chairman Sirko expressed gratitude to Taiwan for its continuous humanitarian aid to Ukraine and for standing in solidarity with the Ukrainian people during difficult times. She highlighted the vast potential for cooperation between Taiwan and Ukraine in various fields, especially in areas like drone parts and non-red supply chains, where the technical expertise of Taiwan and the experience of Ukraine can be mutually beneficial.
Sirko stated that this visit by the bipartisan delegation to Taiwan demonstrates the Ukrainian parliamentary support across party lines for Taiwan, with plans for continued promotion of Taiwan-Ukraine relations in the future.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China, the delegation also included Ihor Huz, Deputy Chairman of the “Committee on National Construction, Local Government, Regional Development, and Urban Planning” of the Ukrainian Parliament, Sviatoslav Yurash from the “People’s Servant Party,” and Oksana Savchuk from the “All-Ukrainian Union ‘Freedom’ Party.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China mentioned that during their stay in Taiwan, the delegation participated in the “2026 China Influence Network Annual Conference” organized by Taiwan Democracy Lab, as well as the “2026 Taiwan International Maritime Forum” hosted by the Ocean Affairs Council. Additionally, they engaged in discussions with Chen Guanting, Chairman of the Taiwan-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Association, the International Cooperation and Development Fund, the Taiwan International Health Training Center, and the Center for Technology, Democracy, and Social Studies on topics such as democratic resilience, drone cooperation, and peace and security in the Taiwan Strait.