TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — National Endowment for Democracy (NED) President Damon Wilson and Legislative Speaker You Si-kun (游錫堃) have shared views and discussed plans for the 2022 World Movement for Democracy global meeting, which will be held in Taipei from Oct. 24-27.

Wilson, who arrived Sunday (March 27), is wrapping up a four-day visit to Taiwan, where he met with government officials and civil society partners.

You pointed out it is the first time a World Movement for Democracy meeting will be held in Taiwan and that around 400 people from 100 countries will attend, CNA reported. The meeting is being organized by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy and the NED.

The legislative speaker said the NED has long been helping global democracy advocates and groups promote democratic values, assisting non-governmental organizations in more than 100 countries every year and helping develop democratic projects.

You said that while Taiwan is now regarded by the international community as a model of democracy, it has not had a smooth transition to democracy. He added that democracy is a common belief of all, and only by deepening democracy can a country continue to progress.

Wilson said that Taiwan's democracy has given people inspiration. Taiwan is not only a democratized country but also fully demonstrates the resilience and unity of democracy, he said.