Former US president Bill Clinton and former vice president Al Gore are expected to visit Taipei during the next two months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, which was founded by senior government officials to promote democracy, will be hosting Clinton's visit, scheduled for November. The exact date of Clinton's visit has yet to be finalized.
The foundation is inviting Clinton to give a speech on the development of democracy and human rights in East Asia.
"He
is interested," a high-ranking ministry official said.
According to the official, Clinton will also be exchanging opinions with government officials on various issues. Further details about Clinton's visit will be released when the arrangements have been settled, the official said.
"The ministry is delighted to see Clinton will be visiting," a ministry spokesman said.
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2003/09/27/2003069413
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