François Chihchung Wu
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of China (Taiwan)
July 24, 2025
(As Prepared for Delivery)
Your Excellency Abdirahman Dahir Adam, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland;
Your Excellency Ahmed Hurre Hariye, Commander of the Somaliland Coast Guard;
Minister of Ocean Affairs Kuan Bi-ling;
Administrative Deputy Minister of Ocean Affairs and Director-General of the Coast Guard Administration Chang Chung-lung;
Distinguished guests;
Ladies and gentlemen:
Good afternoon!
It is a great pleasure to be here on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to witness the signing of this agreement on coast guard cooperation between Taiwan and Somaliland.
By signing this agreement, we mark both a milestone in bilateral relations and a new chapter in maritime cooperation. This stands as a testament to our growing friendship and mutual trust. We are greatly encouraged that ties continue to expand into a greater number of areas that are important to both our countries.
I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the government of Somaliland for its continued support of our partnership. Taiwan remains committed to further strengthening cooperation and pursuing shared goals in a spirit of mutual trust. I would also like to thank the representative offices of both sides for their efforts and close coordination throughout the preparatory process.
Once again, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to all involved. We are confident that this agreement will bring tangible benefits to both our countries while serving as a model of a successful bilateral partnership.
Thank you.