Remarks by Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu at the opening of the 2024 Europe Festival

Remarks by Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu at the opening of the 2024 Europe Festival

• Data Source：Department of European Affairs
• Date：2024-05-04

Jaushieh Joseph Wu

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Republic of China (Taiwan)

May 4, 2024

(As delivered)

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my good friend, Filip, and the EETO for holding such a wonderful event. It is a pleasure to be here to celebrate Europe Day at the 2024 Europe Festival with all of our dearest friends. Now having attended this event five times, it would seem I have finally earned this t-shirt. It feels so nice to be a part of the family.

Europe Day marks the signing of the Schuman Declaration, one of the most important political milestones for Europe in the journey toward unity and peace. Even as Europe thrives and stays strong together, each European country has maintained its language, culture, and traditions. The continent thus remains a land of diversity. It is the wish for peace and stability that binds EU member states as well as Ukraine and even Taiwan. We all believe in embracing differences while sharing values and a vision to make the world a better place.

As you may know, I will be leaving my position as foreign minister on May 20. Yet I will remain your good friend and will continue to promote ties between Taiwan and Europe. Thank you!