“This is an exciting time to engage the talents and expertise of our Taiwan counterparts,” said Camacho. “For three decades, [Taiwan] has developed a bond with the people of Guam that continues, and will continue, to remain strong particularly with the economic expansion that will be focused in the Western Pacific in the coming years.”
The program for the visit, prepared by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will cover the cities of Taipei and Kaohsiung, and feature meetings with the deputy mayor of Taipei, the Taiwan Power Company and the International Cooperation and Development Fund.
Additionally, it will include a meeting with Ching Fu Ship Building, one of the world’s leaders in the construction of International Standard product carriers and multi-purpose ships.
The visit will also include courtesy calls with members of Taiwanese parliament, including President Ma Ying-Jeou.
Ma invited Camacho back to Taiwan following an official visit to Taipei in 2005. Ma served two terms as mayor.
“President Ma is a very influential leader in Asia and a man who has shared his talents with many Pacific communities,” said Camacho. “He understands the importance of addressing issues of mutual concern in venues such as this state visit.”
Camacho also met with Foreign Minister Francisco H.L. Ou.
Ou expressed to Camacho Taiwan’s interest regarding the implementation of the Guam International Agreement, signed in February by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Japan Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone.
“Taiwan corporations are positioning themselves for the opportunities that will be presented by the Guam buildup over the next couple of years,” said Camacho. “The commitment to partner up with Guam corporations will build the capacity of our government and private sector workforce and bring about positive and lasting change for our island economy and community.”
Yesterday, Camacho spoke on the Guam military buildup program with Taiwan civic and business leaders at the Taipei Trade Center.
