Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo Li-hsiung told reporters today before attending a Legislative Yuan plenary session that military and defense exchanges between Taiwan and the United States have grown increasingly close. The Armed Forces continue to draw on U.S. operational experience and expert assessments to support force build-up, war preparation, and capability transformation. Regarding U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, the Ministry of National Defense respects the U.S. review process and continues to coordinate with the United States.
Responding to questions about Taiwan-U.S. military and defense exchanges, Minister Koo said bilateral engagement has indeed become increasingly close. Taiwan draws on U.S. operational experience and expert assessments in military and defense matters, which contributes to force build-up, war preparation, and capability transformation. He declined to disclose further details.
Regarding U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, Minister Koo emphasized that the United States has repeatedly reaffirmed that its commitment to assisting Taiwan in strengthening its self-defense capabilities under the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances remains unchanged. The Ministry respects the U.S. review process and continues to coordinate with the United States. It has not received any information regarding the reported “delivery in batches”. The Ministry will provide further information when available.