On the afternoon of May 9, President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the 2024 annual meeting of the Japan-ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council via video. In her remarks, she thanked the Consultative Council for passing annual resolutions in support of Taiwan’s international participation, and for its continued attention for Taiwan’s political and economic development.

On the afternoon of May 6, President Tsai Ing-wen met at her official residence with a delegation from the Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI).

On the morning of April 16, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from New Zealand’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan. In remarks, President Tsai stated that a great many challenges have buffeted the geopolitical landscape and economy of the Indo-Pacific. She said it is more important than ever that democracies stand as one to cooperate, and work together to safeguard regional peace and stability.

After a summit meeting between President Joe Biden of the United States and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan on April 10, the two heads of state issued a joint statement reiterating the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and a fact sheet mentioning Taiwan’s contribution to development of Pacific island nations.

On the morning of April 10, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation from the Project 2049 Institute, a think tank based in Washington, DC. In remarks, President Tsai, noting that today marks the 45th anniversary of the enactment of Taiwan Relations Act, thanked the United States administration, Congress, and private sector for continuing to work with Taiwan to deepen our bilateral cooperation and friendship.

On the morning of April 8, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a cross-party parliamentary delegation from Australia. In remarks, President Tsai pointed out that Taiwan and Australia are staunch defenders of the values of freedom and democracy, and that our bilateral exchanges and cooperation continue to grow closer.

On the morning of April 3, a magnitude-7.2 earthquake struck eastern Taiwan, following which political leaders from 47 Taiwan allies and like-minded countries expressed condolences. In response, Presidential Office Spokesperson Olivia Lin (林聿禪) expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the government and people of Taiwan.

On the morning of April 2, President Tsai Ing-wen met with a delegation of parliamentarians from the United Kingdom’s Labour Party. In remarks, President Tsai thanked the members of the delegation for establishing Labour Friends of Taiwan, which is strengthening UK support for Taiwan and continues to boost Taiwan-UK parliamentary exchanges.

On the morning of April 1, President Tsai Ing-wen met with American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairperson Laura Rosenberger. In remarks, President Tsai said that Taiwan and the United States are working toward a comprehensive partnership and thanked the US government and Congress for their efforts to strengthen Taiwan-US security cooperation. The president also stated that Taiwan will continue to work with the US and other democracies to maintain regional peace and stability and advance prosperi

On the evening of March 28, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the annual Hsieh Nien Fan (謝年飯) banquet hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (AmCham Taiwan). In remarks, President Tsai said that in the past few years, we have navigated through many twists and turns, but that Taiwan is proving resilient and reliable in the face of uncertainty, and that we have also seen Taiwan’s enduring partnership with the United States.