Taiwan and Slovakia sign judicial dealEU LINKS: The European Parliament on Tuesday passed a resolution to express concern over China’s ‘threats’ to Taiwan’s sovereignty and Indo-Pacific securityStaff writer, with CNATaiwan and Slovakia yesterday signed an agreement on judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters, the first of its kind signed by Taiwan with an EU country. Photo: Liu Hsin-de, Taipei TimesWu described the agreement as another “extraordinary milestone” in bilateral ties that gives Taiwan and Slovakia a comprehensive framework for cooperation on judicial issues. The two nations in August last year signed an agreement on judicial cooperation in criminal matters. “By establishing the framework, Taiwan is expanding the freedom and rights of its people while enhancing ties with Slovakia,” Wu said. Laurencik said that the latest agreement is another major step in mutual cooperation that would strengthen the bilateral friendship between Slovakia and Taiwan.

Source: Taipei Times June 09, 2022 07:00 UTC