TAIPEI MISSION
IN THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA
14-2 Ausekia Street Phone: (371) 67321166
Riga LV-1010 Fax: (371) 67830135
Latvia E-mail:
[email protected]
TMIL/RG-0047
Hon. Karmen Joller
Minister ofSocial Affairs
Republic ofEstonia
25 March, 2025
Dear Kannen,
On behalf ofthe governrnent and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan), as welI as my collcagues
at the Taipei Mission in the Republic of Latvia, 1 would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations
on your appointment as Miiiister of Social Affairs. This achievement is a testairient to the unwavering
trust and confidence that your party and the coalition government have in your experience,
professionalism, and dedication to the interest and weII-bcing of the Estonian people.
While we will certainly miss your invaluable contributions to the Estonia-Taiwan Support Group, we
are excited to see you take on this irnportant role within the government. Your appointment represents
a significant gain for Taiwan, as we now have a strong supporter in the Estonian government who
understands the irnportance ofour bilateral relations based on shared values offreedorn, dernocracy,
and a rules-based international order.
In thcse challenging times, rnarkcd by geopolitical uncertainties and military threats, the need for
solidarity and cooperation arnong Iike-rninded nations is more pressing than ever. We Iook forward
to working closely with you in your new capacity to further strengthcn the bonds between Taiwan
and Estonia, ensuring that our partnership continues to thrive.
Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved appointrnent. 1 wish you great success in your
new role and Iook forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you for the mutual benefit of our
countries.
Sincerely yours,
sotsiaaIm1fl1St1
AndrewH.C. Lee SAABUNUD
Representative 20 a.
Nr
C.c. Hon. Kristo Enn Vaga, Chair, Estonia-Taiwan Support Group, Riigikogu, Rcpublic ofEstonia