Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Welcomes Partnership with Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 and High-Tech Industries

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 8, 2026By Fatehelrahman Yousif

Taiwanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung emphasized that Taiwan attaches great importance to fostering strong economic and investment partnerships with Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. He praised major regional development initiatives, led by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and renewed Taiwan’s readiness to deploy its technological capabilities and resources to foster sustainable cooperation in advanced industries.

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