At noon on March 29, President Tsai Ing-wen delivered remarks before embarking on a 10-day visit to allies Guatemala and Belize. During this trip, the president said, we intend to show our determination to foster deeper exchange and cooperation with our allies, and specifically, she added, we want to convey three clear messages: First, Taiwan stands firm in its defense of our values of freedom and democracy and will continue to act as a force for good in the international community.