美國務卿首賀台灣總統就職

台灣總統蔡英文將於明天就職，美國在台協會（AIT）今日（19日）發布美國國務卿蓬佩奧的祝賀聲明。蓬佩奧在聲明中表示，放眼未來，他有信心在蔡英文的領導下，美台的夥伴關係將持續欣欣向榮，並祝福蔡英文第二任期圓滿成功。台灣總統府發言人黃重諺表達誠摯感謝，並說，聲明具體展現美國對台灣民主的堅定支持，充分彰顯台美雙方的互信與友好。 蓬佩奧的祝賀聲明： 「I would like to congratulate Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on the commencement of her second term as Taiwan’s President. Her re-election by a huge margin shows that she has earned the respect, admiration, and trust of the people on Taiwan. Her courage and vision in leading Taiwan’s vibrant democracy is an inspiration to the region and the world. The United States has long considered Taiwan a force for good in the world and a reliable partner. Support for Taiwan in the United States is bipartisan and unanimous, as demonstrated by the recent enactment of the TAIPEI Act which strengthens our overall relationship and supports a closer economic partnership. We have a shared vision for the region—one that includes rule of law, transparency, prosperity, and security for all. The recent COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity for the international community to see why Taiwan’s pandemic-response model is worthy of emulation. As we look toward the future, I am confident that, with President Tsai at the helm, our partnership with Taiwan will continue to flourish. Best wishes for a successful second term.」