At the Cabinet's weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Cho Jung-tai received an Ocean Affairs Council briefing on the current status and future plans of a policy aimed at promoting welcoming, accessible ocean environments. The premier said Taiwan is a maritime nation, shaped by the openness, freedom and diversity the sea provides. He emphasized that comprehensively strengthening equal access to the ocean for elderly and disabled people reflects the civil values of Taiwanese society.
Premier Cho thanked the Ocean Affairs Council for paying attention to the real mobility needs of elderly and disabled people, and for enhancing the ability of the elderly, disabled and their companions to connect with and enjoy the ocean, thereby fostering a virtuous cycle in Taiwanese society.