President Lee Teng-hui today sent a congratulatory message to the Fourth Asia-Pacific Congress of Women in Politics held in Taipei, ROC. The full text of the message is as follows:
Distinguished Guests and Conference Participants:
I am very much pleased to learn that the Fourth Asia-Pacific Congress of Women in Politics opens today in Taipei, the Republic of China. It is truly significant that delegates from nations across the Asia-Pacific region are gathering here for an exchange of views on The Practice of Transformative Politics. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to all of you and a warm welcome to those distinguished guests who have come from afar.
Since its establishment in 1994, the Center for Asia-Pacific Women in Politics not only has provided an excellent opportunity of contacts and communication for Asian-Pacific women, but also has facilitated the exchange of experiences, the cultivation of talents, and the formulation of programs of action for them. All of these efforts have contributed greatly to promoting the status and welfare of women throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
With their geographic proximity and similar thinking and ideas, Asian-Pacific women are confronted with some common issues and therefore should work hand in hand with one another for better solutions. In this context, this conference has brought together the elite women in this region. It is my firm belief that, by pooling your rich experience and broad expertise and by exchanging views, this conference will produce valuable guidelines for the issues facing Asian-Pacific women such as womens political participation, and will make a positive contribution to the enhancement of womens welfare throughout this region.
In closing, I wish this conference great success and each of you good health and happiness.