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President Lai Ching-te on Friday received a delegation from the US Congress at the Presidential Office. The group was led by Roger Wicker, the Chair of the US Senate Armed Services Committee. Wicker previously visited Taiwan 24 years ago, and he is a vocal supporter of pro-Taiwan legislation in the US. During the visit, he voiced praise of Taiwan’s commitment to boosting its national defense capabilities.

Shaking hands and exchanging greetings, President Lai Ching-te on Friday received US Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker and Senator Deb Fischer.

Roger Wicker
US Senate Armed Services Committee Chair
We come here from the United States bringing a message of commitment, of long-term friendship and I’m happy to say that this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which we will begin debating on Tuesday of next week will once again enhance that assurance.

It is Wicker’s first Taiwan visit in his capacity as committee chair, making the occasion particularly significant. He’s long been an outspoken supporter for Taiwan, having previously underscored the importance of arming Taiwan at the US Senate. He’s called for expediting sales of Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Taiwan, urging to deliver arms to Taiwan under a Presidential Drawdown Authority. He says deepening bilateral relations is imperative.

Deb Fischer
US Senator
We also recognize that the world is more dangerous today than at times since World War II. It requires us in Washington and here in Taipei to invest wisely to strengthen deterrence and to ensure our defenses are ready for the threats of tomorrow.

Lai Ching-te
President
In terms of national defense, Taiwan will continue to strengthen our national defense capabilities. Our defense spending in 2026, as defined by NATO standards, will exceed 3% of GPD and our goal is to increase that number to 5% of GDP by 2030. We are working on strengthening our asymmetric warfare capabilities through arms sales from the US and through autonomous defense means here in Taiwan. We hope to strengthen collaboration with the US in terms of planning, designing, producing and manufacturing .

Wicker was joined by National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu in a separate talk during which he voiced high praise for Taiwan’s commitment to self-defense.

Roger Wicker
US Senate Armed Services Committee Chair
…appreciates the goal of this great president to move to over 3% of the economy being spent on national defense by next year. That is my goal as Chairman of the Armed Services Committee.

The delegation will stay in Taiwan for two days. Already, their meeting with Lai demonstrates strong support for Taiwan in the US Congress.

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