2021/09/10
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release to refute the media reports that "the Ministry of National Defense has tried to get a special budget, but the Presidential Office and Executive Yuan have different views"
Press releases by the Ministry of National Defense (MND)
Time: September 10, 2021, at 21:35
In response to media reports that "the Ministry of National Defense has tried to get a special budget, but the Presidential Office and Executive Yuan have different views," the MND stated today (10th) that the content of the report is purely speculation and not factual. The MND has pointed out that the content and amount of the special budget are currently reviewed by Executive Yuan, and has asked people to refrain from speculation.
The MND further points out that it has promoted the administration of national defense based on national policies as well as the military strategic guidance of "defense with stringent safeguard, deterrence in duplicated forces." It has, therefore, prudently planned to acquire and obtain various weapons and equipment, and calls on the support of all nationals to safeguard our national security.