Tien, Chung-kwang
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of China (Taiwan)
June 21, 2023
(As Prepared for Delivery)
Good evening!
On behalf of the Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is a great pleasure to welcome you all to this important reception. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your tireless efforts in educating a new cohort of young diplomats.
Cultivating talent requires significant time and hard work. Our trainees are afforded the unique opportunity to engage with you on a variety of issues and learn from your extensive experience. Thanks to your kind assistance, they are broadening their horizons and going from strength to strength. With their newfound knowledge and skills, these young diplomats will spread their wings and further elevate Taiwan in the international arena.
Our institute prepares foreign service personnel for excellence, keeping Taiwan at the vanguard of diplomacy. It provides continuing professional development in international and regional studies, foreign languages, leadership, resilience, and much more. These skills are essential for problem solving and making the most of opportunities in a dynamic global environment.
Today, authoritarian regimes such as China and Russia pose ever greater threats to peace and freedom around the world. Faced with these and other challenges, diplomats from like-minded countries must work together. They must learn to adapt quickly, adopt innovative technologies, and be open to new perspectives. Taiwan is willing and able to enhance collaboration with diplomatic allies and like-minded partners to train diplomats and engage in policy research.
In closing, I extend my deep gratitude to you all for your long-standing friendship and support. Now, please join me in a toast: may you all enjoy the best of health and happiness and may the next generation of diplomats achieve even greater successes for Taiwan. Thank you!