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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.

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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).

President Tsai visits Ronald Reagan Presidential LibraryPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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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).

President Tsai delivers remarks aboard aircraft after departing for Paraguay and Belize

President Tsai Ing-wen departed on August 12 at 3:00 p.m. on state visits to Paraguay and Belize, two of Taiwan's allies in Latin America, under the theme "A Journey of Joint Celebration." In remarks delivered over the aircraft's public address system, the president explained the key objectives of the trip, and thanked the members of her delegation as well as the crew of the chartered China Airlines aircraft for their hard work. She also welcomed the traveling press corps to inform the world abo

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President Tsai explains trip objectives before departing for Paraguay and Belize

On the afternoon of August 12, President Tsai Ing-wen departed on a nine-day, eight-night state visit to Taiwan's Latin American diplomatic allies Paraguay and Belize. In remarks before boarding the plane, the president explained that this trip is designed to lead Taiwan to engage with the world, expand our diplomatic space, and thank our diplomatic allies for their support. We will continue to strengthen Taiwan, uphold the values of freedom and democracy, do more for the international community