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
Lithuania is contemplating opening its trade office in Taiwan in September amid growing tensions between Beijing and Vilnius, according to media reports.
Lithuania is planning to inaugurate its trade office in Taipei in September, a Baltic newspaper quoted a Lithuanian official as saying on Friday.
The <i>Baltic Times</i> cited Lithuanian Vice Minister of the Economy and Innovation Jovita Neliupsiene as saying that the Lithuanian government was planning to open its trade representative office in Taipei on Sept. 12.
The trade office is likely to be at the World Trade Center near Taipei 101 in Xinyi District (信義), said a foreign diplomat posted to Taipei who is familiar with the matter.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity
The building houses more than 10 foreign representative offices,
‘UNSURPRISING’ RESPONSE: Legislative Speaker You Si-kun praised Lithuania’s courage as China slammed the nation for welcoming the delegation You is leading/ Staff writer, with CNA and AFP