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Remarks by Deputy Minister François Chih-Chung Wu at a meeting with H. E. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi President of the Republic of Somaliland

  • Data Source:Department of West Asian and African Affairs
  • Date:2024-12-12

François Chih Chung Wu

 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

 Republic of China (Taiwan)

 December 12, 2024

 (As Prepared for Delivery)


It’s my honor and pleasure, on behalf of H.E. President Lai Ching-te and the people and government of the ROC(Taiwan), to attend the Inauguration Ceremony and convey our highest congratulations and regards in person to Your Excellency.


The relations between Taiwan and Somaliland were established in August 2020. Based on the shared values of democracy, freedom, and peace, The cooperation between Taiwan and Somaliland in more than 4 years has reached tangible and fruitful results in areas of Agriculture, Healthcare, ICT, Higher Education, and Military Scholarships. As for the development of business, trade, energy, and mineral exploitation, significant progress has also been taken place. Furthermore, the recent announcements of the Taiwan Road and Taiwan Medical Center infrastructure projects will improve the well-being of the people of Somaliland. Here, I express our sincere appreciation for the support of the Somaliland government to Taiwan and believe the mutually benefit cooperation will be strengthened under the leadership of Your Excellency.


During the visit, I will inspect our Technical Mission and Medical Mission in Somaliland to pay my respects for their extraordinary works and learn more about the cooperation projects. Our Representative Office here will further discuss and exchange opinions with the newly concerned Ministries to promote bilateral relations and explore opportunities between our two nations. In due course, Your Excellency will be very welcome to lead a delegation to Taiwan to further strengthen our bilateral relations.


Thank you, Your Excellency, for receiving our delegation and myself. On behalf of the people and government of Taiwan, I would like to take this opportunity to wish your personal well-being and continued success in the years to come. I also sincerely hope that through the joint efforts of our two governments, the relationship between our two nations will keep growing and flourishing.