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President Tsai meets delegation led by Central American Parliament President Tony Raful TejadaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets delegation led by Central American Parliament President Tony Raful Tejada

President Tsai Ing-wen met on the morning of July 12 with a delegation led by Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) President Tony Raful Tejada. She thanked the PARLACEN for supporting Taiwan's international participation, expressed hope that the two sides will support each other in international venues, and called for more exchanges with Central American nations on a wide range of issues.

President Tsai vows to keep fast-tracking Taiwan’s democratic developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai vows to keep fast-tracking Taiwan’s democratic development

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 26 that the government will work even closer with international experts in ensuring Taiwan’s democracy continues developing apace and remains a shining example for people in the region and around the world.

Tsai pledges to expand people-to-people, trade exchanges with New MexicoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai pledges to expand people-to-people, trade exchanges with New Mexico

President Tsai Ing-wen pledged to expand people-to-people and trade ties with New Mexico while receiving the U.S. state’s governor, Susana Martinez, at the Office of the President June 26 in Taipei City.

President Tsai urges international community to stand up to ChinaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai urges international community to stand up to China

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 25 that China is a threat to global democracy and the expansion of its hegemonic influence must be minimized.

President Tsai attends 15th anniversary of Taiwan Foundation for DemocracyPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai attends 15th anniversary of Taiwan Foundation for Democracy

On the morning of June 25, 2018, President Tsai Ing-wen attended an opening ceremony celebrating the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD). In addition to explaining Taiwan's democratic development, the president emphasized that only if like-minded countries work and stand together can we fight against unwanted economic, political, or military coercion, and defend the values we hold dear.

Tsai lauds Taiwan’s democracy, calls for like-minded countries to defend shared valuesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai lauds Taiwan’s democracy, calls for like-minded countries to defend shared values

President Tsai Ing-wen said June 25 that Taiwan and like-minded countries must stand together against economic, military and political coercion so as to defend the shared values of democracy, freedom of speech, human rights and rule of law.

President Tsai meets Susana Martinez, Governor of the State of New MexicoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Susana Martinez, Governor of the State of New Mexico

On the morning of June 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation led by Susana Martinez, Governor of the State of New Mexico (US). In addition to thanking New Mexico for supporting Taiwan's international participation, the president also expressed hope that Taiwan and New Mexico can enhance energy policy and trade cooperation in the future.

President Tsai meets Taiwan Foundation for Democracy 15th anniversary conference delegationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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President Tsai meets Taiwan Foundation for Democracy 15th anniversary conference delegation

On the afternoon of June 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with experts, scholars, and think-tank representatives from around the world attending an international conference marking the 15th anniversary of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD). The president said that Taiwan looks forward to a closer cooperative relationship with international democratic advocacy groups and individuals, so that we can all enjoy more of the fruits of democracy in the future.

Tsai receives St. Lucia ambassador’s credentials, vows to bolster bilateral tiesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Tsai receives St. Lucia ambassador’s credentials, vows to bolster bilateral ties

President Tsai Ing-wen received the credentials of St. Lucia Ambassador Edwin Laurent at the Office of the President June 19 in Taipei City, vowing to further strengthen ties between Taiwan and the Caribbean ally.

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President Tsai interviewed by AFP

During an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) on the morning of June 25, President Tsai Ing-wen responded to questions about Taiwan-US relations, cross-strait relations, Taiwan's international status and identity, and the summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.