TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) expressed hopes for deeper collaboration with Canada during a meeting with Richard Fadden, a former national security advisor to the prime minister and former director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, on Monday (Sept. 16).
Hsiao met with Fadden and his delegation of former Canadian defense officials, thanking Canada for standing with other global democracies and emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, according to the Presidential Office.
Hsiao noted that maintaining regional stability is crucial for global prosperity and serves the shared interests of both Taiwan and Canada. She expressed her eagerness to hear the delegation’s perspectives on the current geopolitical landscape and to explore potential opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
The delegation is scheduled to visit Taiwan’s National Security Council, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei.
Canadian Representative to Taiwan Jim Nickel recently underscored Taiwan’s significant role as a key partner in Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy during a meeting with Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) last week. To bolster democratic and communications resilience, Nickel said Canada aims to deepen cooperation with Taiwan in areas such as combating disinformation, countering foreign interference, and enhancing cybersecurity.