“Danish Parliament Members Visiting Taiwan” met with President of the Republic of China, Lai Ching-te, on the 15th of November. Ke Su Gao, a member of the Danish Parliament, stated that Taiwan is facing significant threats from the Chinese Communist Party, and Western countries should provide strong support. She also expressed hope that the United States would continue to support Taiwan after the elections. President Lai Ching-te looks forward to continued exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and Denmark in various fields.
President Lai Ching-te welcomed the “Danish Parliament Members Visiting Taiwan,” thanking the delegation for their visit. He appreciated their support for democratic Taiwan, which deepens the connection between Taiwan and Denmark and expands future cooperation opportunities. He expressed hopes for ongoing collaborations between the two countries in green energy, clean transformation, economic and trade sectors to promote green energy transformation, sustain environmental sustainability, safeguard democracy, and freedom, contributing to global prosperity and stability.
During his speech, President Lai Ching-te warmly welcomed old friend Pia Kjærsgaard, a member of the Danish Parliament. He acknowledged her eight visits to Taiwan since the lifting of martial law in 1987, witnessing Taiwan’s growth and progress. He also thanked Pia Kjærsgaard for advocating for Taiwan in the Danish Parliament, garnering more international support for Taiwan.
President Lai Ching-te welcomed the first-time visitors from Denmark, including Members of Parliament Kim Aas, Steffen Larsen, and Mikkel Bjørn. These distinguished guests represent the first parliamentary delegation from Denmark after the pandemic. This signifies the deepening bilateral relationship between Taiwan and Denmark, holding significant importance.
President Lai Ching-te pointed out the stark differences between the current international situation and 37 years ago when Pia Kjærsgaard first visited Taiwan. Authoritarian expansion challenges the rule-based international order, and the security stability between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region cannot be separated. The peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are crucial for global security and prosperity. Taiwan, as a responsible member of the international community, is committed to maintaining regional peace, stability, and upholding the values of democracy and freedom.
In May of this year, President Lai Ching-te addressed the “Copenhagen Democracy Summit” through a video message to Danish and global friends. He emphasized the importance of strengthening freedom, democracy, economy, resilience, and benefiting people through mutual cooperation. He expressed gratitude for the delegation’s visit, which not only shows support for democratic Taiwan but also strengthens the ties between Taiwan and Denmark, expanding future cooperation opportunities.
He highlighted Denmark’s leading industrial strength in offshore wind power and Taiwan’s active development in green energy industries, thanking numerous Danish companies for increasing investments in Taiwan. President Lai Ching-te looks forward to continuous exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and Denmark in green energy, clean transformation, economic, and trade sectors to advance green energy transformation, strive for environmental sustainability, safeguard democracy and freedom, and work together for global prosperity and stability.
During her address, Member of Parliament Pia Kjærsgaard expressed her delight in being a longtime friend of Taiwan since 1987. She values the opportunity to travel to Taiwan and share her experiences with colleagues in the Danish Parliament, highlighting how wonderful a country Taiwan is.
Pia Kjærsgaard emphasized the mutual benefits of exchanges between Taiwan and Denmark in various aspects. Denmark’s expertise in green energy and Taiwan’s high-tech techniques offer learning opportunities for both sides. She stressed the importance of sharing democratic values, celebrating Taiwan’s democratic parliamentary and local elections as demonstrations of democracy.
She acknowledged the serious threat Taiwan faces from the Chinese Communist Party, which she believes is worth discussing and understanding. Upon her return, she plans to share about Taiwan being a small democratic country facing challenges, advocating for strong support from Western countries. She expressed hope for the United States’ continued support post-election, crucial for Taiwan’s well-being.
Pia Kjærsgaard conveyed that Denmark and Taiwan share many similarities, and the delegation’s visit deepened their love for Taiwan. She believes that future members of the delegation will choose to visit Taiwan for leisure. She reassured that Denmark will remain a trustworthy friend to Taiwan, providing the utmost support.