SECURITY TALKS: The delegation is scheduled to meet the president, senior officials and defense groups to share knowledge and support/ Staff writer, with CNA
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A group led by Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Agne Vaiciukeviciute on Tuesday visited Kaohsiung, home to Taiwan’s largest international commercial harbor, to promote exchanges on port management and maritime transport.
Calling Kaohsiung a city “full of warmth and vigor,” Vaiciukeviciute said that her ministry was looking to have Lithuania’s largest seaport, the port of Klaipeda, forge sister ties with the Port of Kaohsiung to encourage exchanges.
The reception for the delegation was hosted by Lee Hsien-yi (李賢義), chairman of Taiwan International Port Corp, a state-owned shipping company that operates ports, including the Port of Kaohsiung and six other international
With goods from Lithuania blocked from entering China, Lithuanian Vice Minister of Agriculture Egidijus Giedraitis expressed hopes of ramping up exports to Taiwan while visiting Taipei on Friday.
Giedraitis, who arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a three-day visit, said Lithuania looks forward to introducing its beef, poultry, fish, dairy and egg products to Taiwan.
Taiwanese government officials have agreed to grant import permissions for these products within the next few months, he said.
The Chinese government has been accused of imposing a de facto embargo following Vilnius’ decision to allow the opening there of a representative office with the word “Taiwanese” in
Taipei, June 24 (CNA) With goods from Lithuania blocked from entering China, the Baltic nation's Vice Minister of Agriculture Egidijus Giedraitis expressed hopes of ramping up exports to Taiwan while visiting Taipei Friday.