Taipei, July 17 (CNA) President Chen Shui-bian met visiting Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide Wednesday at the Presidential Office and thanked the Caribbean nation for its lasting support for the Republic of China in international organizations.
Expressing satisfaction that the bilateral ties are close and firm because of their common aspirations for human rights, democracy and freedom, Chen told Aristide that the ROC deeply appreciates Haiti's backing for Taiwan's participation in the United Nations, the World Trade Organization and the World Health Organization.
For his part, Aristide said Haiti hopes to increase its exchanges in education and transportation with Taiwan based on the existing friendly ties.