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ROC (Taiwan) urges Singapore and other nations in region to make greatest possible effort to maintain regional status quo and peace and stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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ROC (Taiwan) urges Singapore and other nations in region to make greatest possible effort to maintain regional status quo and peace and stability

In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the maintenance of the status quo had a crucial impact on Asia and the world.

MOFA, EWC renew MOU on Pacific Islands Leadership Program with TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA, EWC renew MOU on Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan

A five-year memorandum of understanding on the Pacific Islands Leadership Program with Taiwan (PILP) was extended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Hawaii-based East-West Center Sept. 17 in Taipei City, highlighting the government’s ongoing commitment to cultivating next-generation leaders in the region.

MOFA sincerely thanks US Senator Cruz for publicly supporting Taiwan’s participation in ICAOPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA sincerely thanks US Senator Cruz for publicly supporting Taiwan’s participation in ICAO

Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, recently sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. In it, he asserted that the United States should lead the world in urging the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to “allow Taiwan to participate with the full privileges of a Member State.” The letter was also forwarded to ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar.

Cabinet approves draft amendments to seven laws to protect undersea cablesPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Cabinet approves draft amendments to seven laws to protect undersea cables

To strengthen the protection of submarine cables, conduits and pipelines, the Executive Yuan on Thursday approved draft amendments to seven laws: the Telecommunications Management Act, Electricity Act, Natural Gas Enterprise Act, Water Supply Act, Meteorological Act, Commercial Port Law, and Law of Ships.

MOFA response to US Department of State publicly commending Taiwan for contributions to Central Pacific CablePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to US Department of State publicly commending Taiwan for contributions to Central Pacific Cable

Taiwan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and other like-minded countries have provided assistance with the construction of the Central Pacific Cable to Tuvalu, which has significantly enhanced Tuvalu’s digital resilience and communications network efficiency.

Premier receives Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Sumi ShuzoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier receives Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Sumi Shuzo

Premier Cho Jung-tai on Wednesday received a delegation led by Sumi Shuzo, chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association. The premier said that Taiwan and Japan share universal values such as democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of law, and that both sides enjoy long-standing historical ties, with their peoples holding positive impressions of each other.

Vice Foreign Minister Ger opens 2025 NSP Elite Study ProgramPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Vice Foreign Minister Ger opens 2025 NSP Elite Study Program

The 2025 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program opened Sept. 12 in Taipei City, underscoring government commitment to strengthening mutual understanding and expanding personnel exchanges with target countries.

MOFA thanks foreign ministers of Malaysia and Australia for reaffirming support of cross-strait peace and stabilityPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks foreign ministers of Malaysia and Australia for reaffirming support of cross-strait peace and stability

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan cochaired the 7th Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Melbourne, Australia, on September 12. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and declared they had a stake in conflict prevention. The two sides stressed the need for open communication, reassurance, and transparency.

MOFA thanks PIF leaders for reaffirming Taiwan’s participation statusPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks PIF leaders for reaffirming Taiwan’s participation status

This year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) was held in Solomon Islands from September 8 to 12. The forum communiqué issued following the meeting reiterated the decision from the 1992 communiqué regarding Taiwan’s participation in the PIF, thus reaffirming consensus among leaders of PIF member states in support of Taiwan’s unchanged participation status in the PIF.

Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia, Canada hold GCTF workshopPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, Japan, Australia, Canada hold GCTF workshop

A workshop on building resilient democracies by discussing the role of media literacy in defending the information space was held Sept. 9-11 in Taipei City under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.