2024 European Union Investment Forum

On the afternoon of November 18, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening of the 2024 European Union Investment Forum. In remarks at the event, President Lai stated that as we face the threat of expanding authoritarianism, Taiwan and the EU must form a strong democratic umbrella, and that, more than ever, we must come together to build supply chains for global democracies that are more secure and resilient. The president expressed hope for the signing of an economic partnership agreement (EPA) between Taiwan and the EU, which would make both our economies more resilient and secure and ensure the stable operation of global supply chains. He also expressed hope that Taiwan and Europe will continue to build on our bilateral ties and make every moment the best moment for Taiwan-EU relations.