Reported about 1 year ago
On July 2, 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung presented the 'Special Diplomatic Award' to Sandra Oudkirk, the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT/T). Sandra Oudkirk, soon leaving office, expressed her desire to say 'See you later' rather than 'Goodbye' and hopes to reunite soon. Minister Lin highlighted the significant progress in Taiwan-US relations across various fields during Oudkirk's tenure, including security, trade, culture, and international engagement, emphasizing the commitment to further enhance bilateral ties. Taiwan and the US have made strides in areas such as the 'Taiwan-US Trade Initiative of the 21st Century' and global cooperation. The US support for Taiwan's defense capabilities was acknowledged, especially amidst evolving global challenges.
Source: YAHOO