Vice Foreign Minister Ger Bau-shuan vowed that Taiwan will continue to advance the national development of allied nations through integrated diplomacy and the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the ROC (Taiwan) and the Prospect Foundation will convene the Ketagalan Forum: 2025 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue at the Grand Hyatt Taipei on August 5. This will be the ninth edition of the forum, and MOFA anticipates that the forum will once again serve as a platform for fostering dialogue and cooperation among relevant stakeholders, while drawing greater international attention to pressing security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.

The unwavering support for cross-strait peace and stability recently expressed by Australia, the U.K. and the EU is deeply appreciated by the government and people of Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 26.

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles met with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs David Lammy and Secretary of State for Defence John Healey for the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) on July 25 in Sydney, Australia.

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 24 that the government is sparing no effort in improving Taiwan’s investment environment and spurring the development of health-related industries.

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 18 that the government is committed to working with the private sector to shape Taiwan into an artificial intelligence hub to further progress national economic development.

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 15 that the government is implementing measures and regulatory easing to transform Taiwan into a global asset management hub.

On July 14, the French government released its National Strategic Review 2025, which mentioned the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan six times. The report noted that China has continued to strengthen its military capabilities, increase the intensity of military exercises around Taiwan, exert pressure on Taiwan through military force and other means, and fuel tensions and instability in the region.

Premier Cho Jung-tai said July 10 that Taiwan must seize the opportunity to lead in next-generation communications, including 6G and broadband satellite technologies.

The winners of the 44th National Cultural Award were honored July 10 in Taipei City for their contributions to preserving Taiwan’s traditional artistry and culture.