Taiwan continued to make strides in deepening trade relations with the country’s allies and diplomatic partners in 2025 on the strength of the government’s integrated diplomacy policy and the hard work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and associated overseas offices.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to build an international nongovernmental organization center in Taiwan to position the country as an Indo-Pacific INGO hub, according to Chiang Zhen-wei, director general of the MOFA’s Department of NGO International Affairs June 3.

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung published a joint statement along with other partners on the 10th anniversary of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework that celebrates it as an effective mechanism that benefits the international community.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs staged a seminar on smart medical devices May 18 in Geneva, highlighting the government’s commitment to advancing global health care.

The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) is opening in Geneva on May 19. Following proactive efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and related overseas missions, Taiwan’s bid to participate in the WHA has received staunch and concrete support from the Group of Seven (G7), the executive and legislative branches of government of more than 50 countries, the European Union, the European Parliament, and representative offices of like-minded nations in Taiwan. MOFA expresses sincere appreciati

A delegation from the Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations and the Ministry of Economic Affairs attended the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting held May 15-16 in Jeju, South Korea, highlighting the government’s commitment to advancing regional prosperity.

During a joint press conference on May 16, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Health and Welfare Chiu Tai-yuan called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to facilitate Taiwan’s participation. They said that Taiwan would demonstrate self-confidence and work with the world while showcasing the professionalism of Taiwan’s medical diplomacy team.

Taiwan’s integrated diplomacy demonstrates the country’s public health and medical prowess and is a key element supporting its bid to participate in the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly.

A farewell party was held by the Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs May 9 in Taipei City for the graduating class of this year’s Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship programs.

“Taiwan Revealed: AI Technology Island,” the seventh episode of a documentary series co-produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Discovery Channel, is set to be premiered May 9 on the TV channel in Taiwan, with broadcasting starting May 22 in 19 countries and territories across Asia.