The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) officially became the 15th member of the Asia Engagement Consortium (AEC) during a signing ceremony on March 18, 2025. This milestone underscores the TaiwanICDF’s commitment to deepening regional cooperation and advancing Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. The ceremony took place during the 8th Yushan Forum, and was witnessed by representatives from the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF), AEC members, and global leaders.