Last Updated: August 03, 2022, 09:23 IST
Pelosi and Tsai Ing-wen addressed a joint press conference where the former said the US is committed to Taiwan’s democracy (Image: ANI)
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen presented US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the Order of Propitious Cloud with a Special Grand Cordon during the event
The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday after meeting parliamentarians at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei.
Pelosi read out a statement where she said that the US remains committed to developing stronger ties between Washington and Taipei.
“Our delegation came to Taiwan to make unequivocally clear that we will not abandon Taiwan. The US’ solidarity with Taiwan is crucial,” Pelosi said, highlighting there is bilateral support for Taiwan in the US.
“America’s determination to preserve democracy in Taiwan and the rest of the world remains iron-clad,” Pelosi further added.
It is my great and humble privilege to accept on behalf of the Congress the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon: a symbol of America’s strong and enduring friendship with Taiwan.
Join me & President @iingwen for this special presentation. https://t.co/1etOJHuIT5
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) August 3, 2022
Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen awarded the Democrat with the Order of Propitious Cloud with a Special Grand Cordon, news agency the Guardian reported. This can be awarded to both citizens and foreigners and is a token of auspiciousness which means that future success is likely, the news agency reported.
Tsai draped the sash around Nancy Pelosi during the event.
Tsai draped the sash around Nancy Pelosi during the event. After the gesture, Pelosi tweeted: “It is my great and humble privilege to accept on behalf of the Congress the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon: a symbol of America’s strong and enduring friendship with Taiwan.”
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