2019/08/19
Ministry of National Defense Released the Press Release of “Expressing Gratitude to the President of USA for Approving the Sales of F-16V Fighter Aircraft to Taiwan”. (August 19th, 2019)
Ministry of National Defense expressing gratitude to President Trump of USA for approving the sales of F-16V fighter aircraft
Regarding the matter of “President Trump of USA Personally Confirmed the Approval of Selling F-16V Fighter Aircrafts to Taiwan”, Ministry of National Defense has expressed its welcome and gratitude today (19th), and hopes that this military procurement can be approved by the United States Congress as soon as possible, in order to facilitate Taiwan in elevating adequate self-defensive air defense capability, as well as maintaining the peacefulness of the Taiwan Strait and the safety and stability of the Asia Pacific area.
Ministry of National Defense pointed out that it will continue to maintain close contact with the executive departments in the USA, and will announce the latest progress to the public instantly once official notices have been received.