On the evening of May 26, President Tsai Ing-wen met with Senator Cory Gardner, Chairman of the US Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy. The president reiterated that Taiwan seeks international participation not simply to obtain that which, of right, ought to be ours, but also to show our willingness to take up our responsibilities as a member of the global community. China's suppression will only rally the world to support Taiwan. Pres

On the evening of May 24, President Tsai Ing-wen issued a major speech on the termination of diplomatic relations with Burkina Faso. A translation of the president's remarks follows:

President Tsai Ing-wen said May 21 that she will continue working with Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela to promote mutually beneficial collaboration and exchanges between Taiwan and Solomon Islands.

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a major speech via video before the Universal Health Coverage Forum held by the World Medical Association at 9 a.m. Geneva time (3 p.m. Taipei time) on Tuesday, May 22.

President Tsai Ing-wen met on the morning of May 20 with Mr. Stephenson King, Saint Lucia Minister for Infrastructure, Ports, Energy and Labour. The president thanked Minister King for exercising his political influence for so many years to promote and consolidate the bilateral friendship between Taiwan and St. Lucia. She also expressed hope that various cooperative projects and Taiwan's participation in St. Lucia infrastructure projects will enhance bilateral cooperation.

The Office of the President expressed gratitude on May 17 to the 172 members of the United States House of Representatives, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and Ranking Democrat Eliot Engel, who signed a letter addressed to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urging the WHO to invite Taiwan to participate in this year's World Health Assembly (WHA).

On the evening of May 17, President Tsai Ing-wen attended the 2018 Europe Day Dinner held by the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan.

President Tsai Ing-wen said May 14 that strengthening Taiwan’s strategic relationships with like-minded countries throughout the Asia-Pacific is key to promoting democracy and freedom while keeping the region on the development track.

We extend sincere congratulations to the people of Malaysia for upholding democratic principles, and the Pakatan Harapan bloc led by Mahathir bin Mohamad for winning a majority of seats in the recent general election, completing the country's first transfer of power between political parties.

Taiwan is committed to expanding agricultural cooperation with India across such fields as business development, mutually beneficial trade and sustainable farming practices, Vice President Chen Chien-jen said May 9.