President Tsai Ing-wen continued her Journey of Freedom, Democracy, and Sustainability at a reception with US Congress members on the evening of July 12 (early morning July 13 Taipei time). The president was grateful to the Congress members for their long-term efforts to enhance the relationship between Taiwan and the United States, as well as strong support for Taiwan's security.

The Presidential Office welcomed news that on July 8 (US Eastern Standard Time), the US Congress was notified that the US government has approved a new arms sale package for Taiwan.

Taipei, July 8 (CNA) Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) on Monday called the United States an important ally of Taiwan, and he hoped the relationship between the two countries could continue to grow and get stronger.

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 25 that Taiwan is committed to expanding cooperation and exchanges with the U.S. while promoting a more free and open Indo-Pacific.

While meeting with a Taiwan-US Policy Program delegation from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on the morning of June 25, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that Taiwan not only protects our own free and democratic way of life, but is also willing to share our experience with the international community.

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 23 that she will continue promoting policies aimed at empowering women in Taiwan and throughout the Indo-Pacific so as to enable all members of society share in the fruits of prosperity.

President Tsai Ing-wen attended the opening ceremony for the 27th Pan-Pacific & Southeast Asia Women's Association (PPSEAWA) international conference on the morning of June 23. She looked forward to working with the association to join forces with all countries, so that women's status and issues worldwide receive more attention around the globe, and we can make even more progress.

President Tsai Ing-wen met with international experts and scholars attending the Formosa Forum: 2019 Maritime Security Dialogue on the morning of June 21. She told them that Taiwan established the Ocean Affairs Council to protect the marine environment and the safety of our fishermen, and promote international cooperation and sustainable development of marine resources.

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 18 that Taiwan is committed to working with the U.S. in boosting bilateral ties and advancing a more free and open Indo-Pacific.

President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the Brookings Institution on the afternoon of June 18. She expressed hope that both Taiwan and the United States will uphold the spirit of mutual assistance for mutual benefits, continue to make progress, and enhance the wellbeing of people in both countries.