The Ministry of Finance (MOF) stated that Mrs. Gisela Sánchez, Executive President of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), personally presided over the reopening ceremony of CABEI’s Country Office in the R.O.C. (Taiwan), held on October 7, 2025, at the Diplomatic Quarter in Tianmu, Taipei. The event was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Chia-Lung Lin, Political Deputy Minister of Finance Mr. Chung-Hwa Juan, the diplomats stationed in Taiwan, as well as representatives from Taiwan’s financial institutions, who gathered to celebrate this important occasion.
The MOF explained that CABEI’s Country Office in the Republic of China (Taiwan) began operations at Taipei 101 on July 6, 2021. Subsequently, CABEI relocated its Taiwan office to the Diplomatic Quarter in line with its institutional policy. Mrs. Gisela Sánchez, Executive President of CABEI, also visited Taiwan in person to preside over the ceremony, demonstrating the strong relationship between CABEI and Taiwan.
Political Deputy Minister of Finance Mr. Chung-Hwa Juan, in his speech, indicated that the new site of the Country Office in Taiwan, which is situated alongside the embassies of Taiwan’s allied partner countries and the International Cooperation and Development Fund, symbolizes the convergence of diplomatic presence and resources, further enhancing interactions between the Country Office and other CABEI member countries. He also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its steadfast support, which lays a solid foundation for future cooperation.
The MOF further mentioned that since the Republic of China (Taiwan) joined CABEI in 1992, it has actively collaborated with CABEI to promote economic and social development in the Central American region, while also expanding business opportunities for Taiwanese enterprises in the area. Both sides will continue to strengthen their cooperation to jointly foster prosperity and development for Taiwan and Central America.
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