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President Tsai presides over certificate award ceremony for Taiwan Scholarship recipients in BelizePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai presides over certificate award ceremony for Taiwan Scholarship recipients in Belize

On the afternoon of Thursday, August 16 Belize time (morning of August 17 Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen presided over a certificate award ceremony for Taiwan Scholarship recipients. She encouraged the recipients to study hard, and make the best of all the opportunities that come their way. The president also emphasized that their accomplishments reflect on the accomplishments of Taiwan-Belize relations, and that both governments are rooting for them.

President Tsai receives military honors in BelizePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai receives military honors in Belize

After a flight of seven and a half hours, President Tsai Ing-wen and her delegation arrived at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize on the afternoon of Thursday, August 16 local time (early morning on August 17 Taipei time).

President Tsai touches down in ally ParaguayPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai touches down in ally Paraguay

President Tsai Ing-wen arrived Aug. 14 in Paraguay, South America, on the first leg of a nine-day state visit including fellow ally Belize in Central America.

President Tsai hosts banquet in Paraguay for Taiwanese expatriates, presents certificates to Taiwan Scholarship recipientsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai hosts banquet in Paraguay for Taiwanese expatriates, presents certificates to Taiwan Scholarship recipients

On the evening of Wednesday, August 15 local time (morning of August 16 Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen hosted a banquet for representatives of the expatriate community in Paraguay, and presented certificates to Taiwan Scholarship recipients. The president thanked the expatriates for their concern and support for Taiwan, and encouraged them to work with the government to bring Taiwan and Latin America closer together so that Taiwan can participate in the development and growth of the Mercos

President Tsai attends activities following Paraguayan President Abdo's inaugurationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends activities following Paraguayan President Abdo's inauguration

After attending the inauguration of Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez on the morning of August 15 local time (evening of August 15 Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen took part in post-inauguration activities including a prayer ceremony, the delivery of congratulatory messages from the heads of each national delegation to President and First Lady Abdo, and a luncheon hosted by the president and first lady.

Tsai makes Los Angeles stopover en route to Paraguay, BelizePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai makes Los Angeles stopover en route to Paraguay, Belize

President Tsai Ing-wen stopped over Aug. 12 in Los Angeles as part of her nine-day state visit to allies Paraguay and Belize in South and Central America, respectively.

President Tsai departs on state visit to allies Paraguay, BelizePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai departs on state visit to allies Paraguay, Belize

President Tsai Ing-wen departed Aug. 12 on a nine-day state visit to allies Paraguay and Belize, reaffirming the commitment of the government to strengthening Taiwan’s ties with the world while promoting regional peace, stability and prosperity.

President Tsai participates in 2nd Annual Taiwanese American Film Festival panel discussionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai participates in 2nd Annual Taiwanese American Film Festival panel discussion

While transiting in Los Angeles on her way to state visits to Paraguay and Belize, President Tsai Ing-wen took part in a post-event panel discussion on the 2nd Annual Taiwanese American Film Festival (TAFF). The proceedings got underway at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13 local time (5:00 a.m. August 14 Taipei time).

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President Tsai visits Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

While transiting in Los Angeles on her way to state visits to Paraguay and Belize, President Tsai Ing-wen visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on the morning of Monday, August 13 local time (early morning of August 14, Taipei time).

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Taiwan delegation arrives in Paraguay for state visit

Led by President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's state visit delegation touched down at Paraguay's Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asuncion on the morning of Tuesday, August 14 local time (the evening of August 14 Taipei time).