Staunch support for Taiwan’s participation in the U.N. system shown by Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies during the world body’s recent General Assembly in New York is deeply appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sept. 27.
Taiwan placed 15th in the latest Global Competitiveness Report released Sept. 26 by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, moving down one spot from last year.
The 2017 International Environmental Partnership Conference kicked off Sept. 25 in Taipei City, with officials from 12 countries participating in discussions and sharing best practices on environmental protection measures.
Three Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies called for Taiwan’s greater participation in the U.N. system Sept. 20 at the organization’s 72nd General Assembly in New York City.
Taiwan is committed to working with the U.S. under the International Environmental Partnership and looks forward to expanded collaboration on natural gas supply and nuclear waste management, Environmental Protection Administration Minister Lee Ying-yuan said Sept. 20 in Washington.
Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan kicked off Sept. 25 in Taipei City, underscoring the commitment of the Republic of China (Taiwan) government to further advancing collaborative relations among Taiwan, the U.S. and various nations in the Pacific region.
The Executive Yuan’s Department of Gender Equality announced that Deputy Minister Kao Shien-quey of the National Development Council will lead a representative delegation drawn from 16 public and private organizations to Vietnam for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women and the Economy Forum from September 26 to 29.
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Taiwan is committed to strengthening exchanges with fellow members of the Asian Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union in an effort to advance regional development in culture, economy, society and tourism, Legislative Yuan President Su Jia-chyuan said at the APPU gathering Sept. 18-20 in Oita prefecture, southern Japan.
The 2017 Asia-Pacific Culture Day is set to take place Sept. 23-24 at Taipei Main Station, highlighting government efforts to strengthen ties with Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies and partners throughout the region in line with the New Southbound Policy.
