Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung urges AI, drone ties with Europe Staff writer, with CNA Add TT as Preferred Source Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) yesterday called for Taiwan and Europe to build trusted supply chains in artificial intelligence (AI) and drones, saying closer cooperation could strengthen economic and national security.
Speaking at the opening of the annual conference of the Formosa Club, which connects pro-Taiwan parliamentarians across Europe, Lin said Taiwan’s semiconductor, AI server and emerging drone industries complemented Europe’s expertise in precision manufacturing and industrial technology.
As an example of industrial cooperation, Lin cited a proposed technology park in Poland planned by the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association.
Lin described economic cooperation as one pillar of Taiwan’s “integrated diplomacy,” alongside partnerships with fellow democracies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the club, which was founded in 2019, are scheduled to cohost a forum on Tuesday focusing on cooperation between Taiwan and Europe in AI and drone technology.