The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services minister Azar (Alex Azar) is the first U.S. health department to visit the TW minister, the first U.S. cabinet member to visit the TW in six years, and the highest-level U.S. cabinet official since 1979.
minister Azar said :" TW has been a model of transparent cooperation in the field of global health during and even before the new crown epidemic, and I look forward to conveying to you President Trump's support for TW leadership in the field of global health, and I look forward to highlighting to you our that a free and democratic society is the best model for guaranteeing and promoting health for all. A visit to Taiwan is an opportunity to deepen cooperation between the United States and TW public health, especially as the United States and other countries work to consolidate and tap the sources of key medical products. "
minister Azar's historic visit will strengthen US-Taiwan cooperation relationship, and promote cooperation between the two sides to fight the new crown epidemic. TW, as a free and transparent democratic society, has achieved remarkable results in combating the epidemic and has demonstrated TW key role in the international community.
The US president Trump signed the TW Travel Act in 2018, mainly by sending high-ranking US officials to Taiwan to reaffirm US-Taiwan friendship, pursue common interests, and embrace shared values that connect the US, TW and global democratic families. The visit is part of American policy.
Unlike authoritarian regimes, the social and economic systems of the United States and the TW have unique conditions that can drive progress in areas such as global medicine and science, and help the world cope with the emerging threat. of cooperation between the United States and Taiwan during the new crown epidemic.
minister Azar, on behalf of President Trump, will meet with TW senior co-health officials, health-care personnel and experts from the new crown epidemic, as well as other TW partners to discuss immunization measures, global health, U.S.-Taiwan partner relationship, and TW as a reliable supplier of global medical equipment and key technologies.
While visiting Taiwan, minister Azar will also deliver a major speech to public health graduate students and participants in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention training program, emphasizing TW's constructive role in the international community, especially in the field of public health.
The mission led by minister Azar will include Ambassador Mo Jian (James F.Moriarty), President of the United States Association for Taiwan and key officials of the United States health sector.
