May 15, 2026

Taiwan to open market to poultry imports from Paraguay

Taiwan is to open its market to Paraguayan poultry products as both Taiwan and Paraguay continue to deepen bilateral economic ties, President William Lai announced on May 8 following a ceremony in Taipei welcoming Paraguayan President Santiago Pena.

Both territories signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on joint investment in a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) computing center in Paraguay, a treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and an MOU on cybersecurity cooperation.

Taiwan would officially open its market to Paraguayan poultry imports following negotiations between the two sides, Lai said, adding that bilateral trade ties had grown increasingly close over the past few years.

Taiwan is already a major market for Paraguayan beef and pork, Pena said, thanking Lai for opening Taiwan up to Paraguayan poultry.

Pena said he was looking forward to bilateral trade continuing to expand and diversify.

- Taipei Times