Strong Taiwan-U.S. relations are based on the shared values of democracy, freedom, human rights, market economy and the rule of law, and the government is committed to further enhancing mutually beneficial exchanges between the two sides, according to Vice President Chen Chien-jen Nov. 7.
President Tsai Ing-wen lauded Nov. 4 the success of her eight-day official trip to three Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies in the South Pacific, stating that the tour spotlighted Taiwan’s ability to contribute to the international community, especially in the areas of agriculture, education and medical care.
President Tsai Ing-wen said Nov. 2 that the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Solomon Islands enjoy a firm, longstanding friendship and she looks forward to the two nations expanding bilateral relations going forward.
President Tsai Ing-wen arrived Nov. 1 in the Solomon Islands following visits to Tuvalu and Marshall Islands during her eight-day official trip to three Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic allies in the Pacific.
At 11 a.m. on November 2 (Thursday) local time (8 a.m. on November 2, Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen delivered an address at the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands.
President Tsai Ing-wen delivers an address during a dinner banquet she hosted Nov. 2 to thank the government and people of the Solomon Islands for the hospitality shown during her visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan) diplomatic ally.
At 3:20 p.m. on November 2 (Thursday) local time (12:20 p.m. on November 2, Taipei time), President Tsia Ing-wen held a reception at her hotel in the Solomon Islands for the press corps traveling with her delegation. In addition to explaining to the media what has been achieved on this trip, she also responded to questions from reporters.
On October 31 at 6 p.m. local time (Taipei time 2 p.m.) President Tsai Ing-wen hosted a dinner banquet to thank the government and people of the Marshall Islands for their generous hospitality.
On the evening of October 30 (Monday) local time, (noon of October 30, Taipei time), President Tsai Ing-wen attended a state banquet hosted by President Hilda C. Heine of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
President Tsai Ing-wen and her delegation arrived at Tuvalu's Funafuti International Airport at 12 o'clock noon on November 1 local time (8:00 a.m. on November 1, Taipei time). Tuvalu is the second stop on the president's current diplomatic mission, dubbed "Sustainable Austronesia, Working Together for a Better Future—2017 State Visits to Pacific Allies."
