美國國務卿蓬佩奥日前主持了國務院第二屆「促進宗教自由部長級會議」，期間接受EWTN電視台主持人Raymond Arroyo的訪問，大讚台灣在促進宗教自由上的努力：

問題：國務卿先生，謝謝您接受我們的訪問。我想先從目前正在舉行的第二屆「促進宗教自由部長級會議」開始，這場會議可說是國務院具有開創性的進展。可否請您談談，去年有什麼具體成果是您希望今年也能延續下去的？

國務卿蓬佩奥：去年成果豐碩。我們在阿拉伯聯合大公國舉行了一場宗教會議，聚集了許多不同信仰的人；台灣在促進宗教自由上也有重要進展。除了舉辦會議之外，你也可以看到我們在推動宗教自由作為基本人權上，有了重新的關注及了解。訪問詳情請見國務院網站：https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-state-michael-r-pompeo-…/

*照片為今年三月在台北所舉辦的宗教自由會議

Shout-out from U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Taiwan’s efforts to advance religious freedom during his interview with EWTN-TV’s Raymond Arroyo on the State Department’s 2nd Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom:

QUESTION: Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for having us. I want to start with this ministerial you’re having here, second year. This is a groundbreaking effort on behalf of the State Department. What did it tangibly accomplish last year that you’re hoping to renew or extend this year?

SECRETARY POMPEO: …There were great outcomes. We had a religious gathering in the United Arab Emirates with people from all different faiths. Taiwan advanced religious freedom in important ways…I think even more than any specific thing that took place, what you saw is a renewed focus, a renewed understanding about the importance of religious freedom as the first right for every human being. Learn more: https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-state-michael-r-pompeo-…/

*Photos are from the Religious Freedom Conference held in March