Vice President Lien Chan this afternoon tells the Hon. Cheikh Abdoul Khardre Cissokho, president of the National Assembly of the Republic of Senegal, that the Republic of China and Senegal should further cement bilateral relations to enhance the well-being of both peoples.
On a week-long visit to the ROC, President Cissokho and his eight-member delegation are accompanied by ROC Vice Foreign Minister Tzen Wen-hua to the Office of the President for a courtesy call on the Vice President. Also present in the meeting is Mr. Stephen S.F. Chen, deputy secretary-general to the President.
Vice President Lien tells his guests that the two countries share the same aspirations of freedom, democracy and justice and have common goals for peace, security and prosperity. He also points out that the ROC is willing to share her world-acclaimed "Taiwan experience" with Senegal and other developing countries to help them in their economic development.
Meanwhile, the Vice President expresses his gratitude for Senegal's support for the ROC's bid to join the United Nations and other international organizations, adding that the ROC wishes to expand her presence in the international society and establish friendship with other peace-loving countries.
On his part, President Cissokho, in addition to conveying personal regards from Senegalese President Abdou Diouf, says that the government and people of Senegal greatly appreciate the ROC's assistance in helping their country's national development.
As a staunch friend of the ROC, he notes, Senegal will continue to support the ROC's efforts for rejoining the United Nations.