00:00Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has been greeted with a military parade
00:03on the second day of his state visit to Taiwan.
00:07My country receives this grand courtesy with great gratitude.
00:13The military honors reflect not only diplomatic courtesy,
00:16but also the mutual respect that unites us and our unwavering commitment
00:21to continue strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our nations.
00:26Peña received a 21-gun salute and oversaw the honor guard
00:30in front of the presidential office in Taipei.
00:33His visit comes as Taiwan's international participation
00:35and diplomatic relations are being tested by China.
00:39Paraguay is one of Taiwan's 12 diplomatic allies and the only one in South America.
00:44President Lai Qingde praised the 70 years of ties between the two countries.
00:48He said they have made mutual strides in education,
00:50health care and trade over the decades.
01:16The two presidents are expected to sign more agreements during Peña's four-day trip.
01:21The three presidents are expected to sign more events during Peña's 12- Michael Leach.
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