Senate speaker says trip to Taiwan will confirm country’s orientation and help revitalize economy

Speaker of the Senate Miloš Vystrčil on Thursday unveiled the program of his upcoming business mission to Taiwan. The second highest official in the Czech Republic will lead a delegation of about 90 people to Taiwan, including seven senators, over 40 business leaders and academics.

Mr. Vystrčil, who is scheduled to meet with Taiwan’s top officials, said the visit would confirm that the Czech Republic had not swerved from its post-1989 ideals of freedom and democracy and would help to revitalize the country’s economy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. He said that despite criticism from China and some officials on the home scene, he felt overwhelming support for his decision.

The visit will take place from August 29 until September 5.