美國在台協會(AIT)今(18)透過新聞稿發佈「美台聯合聲明」,表示為共同對抗源自中國武漢的新冠肺炎病毒,美台雙方將進一步強化美台諮商與合作機制。
此為AIT繼15日表示將與台灣合作研發疫苗和相關藥物後,再一次宣示兩國合作抗疫決心的聲明,除了AIT處長酈英傑之外,我外交部長吳釗燮也在聲明底下署名。
「美台聯合聲明」表示,在美台夥伴關係之下,將分享最佳做法,合作進行相關抗疫措施,包括:
- 快篩檢驗試劑的研發
- 疫苗的研究與生產
- 藥品的研究與生產
- 追蹤接觸者相關技術機制與科技
- 舉行科學家與專家的聯合會議
- 防疫醫療用品及設備的合作與交流
「美台聯合聲明」連結:https://www.ait.org.tw/zhtw/u-s-taiwan-joint-statement-zh/
U.S.-Taiwan Joint Statement
To further strengthen U.S.-Taiwan consultation and cooperation on combatting the COVID-19 virus, which originated in Wuhan, both sides will seek to share best practices and cooperate on a range of activities under a partnership that includes:
- Research and development of rapid tests;
- Research and production of vaccines
- Research and production of medicines
- Contact tracing techniques and technology
- Joint conferences with scientists and experts, and
- Cooperation and exchanges of medical supplies and equipment