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According to the TAIWAN TODAY, the second U.S. donation of COVID-19 vaccine doses touched down Nov. 1 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, highlighting the strength of friendship and relations between the like-minded partners, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The latest shipment of 1.5 million shots follows the 2.5 million delivered June 20, the MOFA said. The shared total of 4 million is greatly appreciated by the government and people, the ministry added.
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Political Deputy Minister Tseng Hou-jen stated that Taiwan and the United States are solid partners, sharing the values of freedom and human rights. (Photo / Provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Citing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the MOFA said the U.S. views Taiwan as a valued partner, democratic success story and trusted friend. The two sides are long-term and robust partners in the democratic world, cherishing such values as freedom, democracy and respect for human rights, the ministry added.
At a time when the world continues to battle the resurgence of coronavirus, donations of vaccine doses by the U.S., Japan, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland and Slovakia to Taiwan have significantly lifted the country’s inoculation rate, the MOFA said.
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Vaccines donated by various countries have effectively increased the vaccination coverage rate in Taiwan. (Photo / Retrieved from the Pixabay)
Based on the close and friendly ties, the government will continue expanding cooperation with the U.S. in mutually beneficial areas, the ministry said, adding that as a force for good, Taiwan is fully committed to contributing to the global fight against the pandemic while advancing the virtuous cycle.
In a tweet on its official Twitter account, the MOFA said “The 2nd #US donation of #COVID19 vaccine doses is in #Taiwan! A heartfelt thanks for the 1.5 million shots underscoring the deep friendship & expansive exchanges defining our enduring partnership. When it comes to saving lives, a #RealFriend’s actions speak louder than words.” (SFC-E)
