French Senator Rachid Temal, leading a delegation of senators during a six-day visit to Taiwan, emphasizes the need for Taiwan and France to unite against disinformation and support freedom of navigation in the Taiwan Strait amidst challenges from China and Russia. Temal, who heads the French Senate’s Taiwan Friendship Group, reaffirms France’s commitment to peace and stability in the region, reflecting recent statements by President Emmanuel Macron on maintaining the “status quo.” The visit aims to strengthen cooperation in trade, cultural exchanges, high tech, and combating misleading information.
DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung expressed gratitude for France’s support for Taiwan in international organizations, urging further backing for its bid to join Interpol. Hsu highlighted the role of the Taiwan Friendship Group in enhancing ties and called for increased exchanges to share experiences in upholding democratic values. Temal invited Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu to France, praising him as an ideal ambassador for Taiwan. He reaffirmed the French Senate’s bipartisan support for Taiwan’s democracy and the importance of maintaining existing boundaries.
