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President Tsai meets
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare

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It's glad to receive you
at the Presidential Office Building.

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Prime Minister Sogavare and your wife
had been to Taiwan several times before,

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having last visited nine years ago.

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The fact that
they have once again led a delegation

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of weighty councilors and cabinet members
to Taiwan this year

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shows the importance that

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Prime Minister Sogavare
and the government of the Solomon Islands

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attach to Taiwan,
and the depth of their friendship with our country.

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I warmly welcome you to Taiwan.

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I want to take this opportunity
to thank Prime Minister Sogavare

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for the letter of congratulations you sent
upon my election as president,

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and Governor General Frank Kabui
for making a special trip

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to attend my May 20 inaugural ceremony.

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Such gestures are clear indications

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of the strong friendship
between our countries.

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Since his election for a third time
as prime minister in late 2014,

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Prime Minister Sogavare has enjoyed
strong support in parliament.

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In addition to your efforts
to stimulate the economy,

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you have successfully obtained passage of
land reform legislation and a Family Protection Act.

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You have demonstrated
outstanding leadership abilities,

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and brought renewed vigor
to the Solomon Islands.

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Prime Minister Sogavare is very concerned
about important international issues,

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including freedom and democracy,

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the protection of human rights, climate change,

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and peace and stability.

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These are mainstream values to which
our countries have a shared commitment,

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and which form a cornerstone
of our bilateral friendship.

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I want to thank the Solomon Islands

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for your long-term voice for Taiwan
in the international community,

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and give us steady support.

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Taiwan and the Solomon Islands have had
a deep friendship for 33 years.

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As Prime Minister Sogavare has said,

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Taiwan has been a valuable partner
to the Solomon Islands in the good times,

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and a true friend in the difficult times.

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For many years now,
Taiwan has provided the Solomon Islands

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with needed assistance in such areas as

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rural development, agriculture,
public health, and human resources,

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and successes achieved to date
have been widely praised in the Solomons.

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Hopefully, our countries can
take active measures

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to reap maximum benefit
from economic cooperation

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and promote industrial cooperation.

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The delegation member Joseph Waleanisia,
who currently serves as Secretary-General

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will soon be taking over as ambassador.

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In his new position, he will undoubtedly
help to strengthen cooperative ties

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in such areas as the economy,
trade, and culture.

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In addition to welcoming,

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I hope the cooperation
between the two countries

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will become closer and more diverse
in the future.

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Once again, I would like to extend to you my warmest welcome.