Statement by HE Mrs Ho Mei-Yueh

Minister of Economic Affairs

            It is my great pleasure and honour to lead my delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu to participate in the Sixth WTO Ministerial Conference.

            We strongly believe in the principle of trade liberalization and we fully support the WTO.  Our strong belief is built upon the true benefits of the multilateral trading system we have been able to enjoy over the past few decades and the continuous economic growth that is accelerated directly by our accession to the WTO.