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Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Vicki Wu Attended the Inauguration of the 27th Committee of the Australian Taiwanese Friendship Association(ATFA)

From Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Sydney, Australia 2024-10-21

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Congratulations to the inauguration of the 27th Committee of the Australian Taiwanese Friendship Association (ATFA). Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Vicki Wu attended the ceremony, along with MPs including Hon. Paul Fletcher, Dr. Hugh McDermott, Tim James, Matt Cross, and Clr. Barbara Ward.

The guest speakers acknowledged the active participation and contributions of the overseas Taiwanese community to Australia’s multiculturalism, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between TW and AU in upholding shared democratic values. They look forward to continued bilateral cooperation across various sectors and to further strengthening our enduring friendship.

DG Wu offered sincere congratulations to President-elect Kathy Sieh and expressed heartfelt gratitude to Aileen and her team for promoting the Taiwanese community’s civic engagement and media literacy. He especially thanked Aileen to change her flight to attend TECO Sydney’s forum on TW’s participation in the WHO at the NSW Parliament in May, spoke out in her capacity as a surgeon.

DG Wu praised ATFA for not only continuing to represent the unity of our community but also embodying the shared values of TW and AU. TECO Sydney will work hand in hand with ATFA to ensure the unity and harmony of the Taiwanese community and to make greater contributions to Australian society.