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MOFA thanks Australia, South Korea for joint statement supporting cross-strait peacePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks Australia, South Korea for joint statement supporting cross-strait peace

A joint statement released by Australian and South Korean foreign and defense ministers voicing support for cross-strait peace and stability is deeply appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 1.

Foreign Minister Wu interviewed by New Zealand’s NewsroomPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu interviewed by New Zealand’s Newsroom

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu lauded the warmth of the bond between Taiwan and New Zealand and called for deeper cooperation in the face of authoritarianism during an interview April 19.

Premier Chen opens international review of ICERD national report in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Chen opens international review of ICERD national report in Taipei

Premier Chen Chien-jen kicked off the international review of the first national report on the implementation of the U.N. International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) April 22 in Taipei City, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to ensuring the rights of all members of society.

MOFA response to affirmation of importance of cross-strait peace and stability in joint statement by Philippines and New ZealandPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to affirmation of importance of cross-strait peace and stability in joint statement by Philippines and New Zealand

Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held bilateral talks in Manila on April 18. Following the meeting, they issued a joint statement affirming the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) greatly welcomes this statement and appreciates that high-level officials of the Philippines and New Zealand continue to publicly express their firm position on maintaining cross-strait pe

Deputy Foreign Minister Tien hosts luncheon for AIIA-Victoria delegationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Deputy Foreign Minister Tien hosts luncheon for AIIA-Victoria delegation

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang hosted a luncheon for a delegation from the Australian Institute of International Affairs’ Victoria branch April 16 in Taipei City, expressing hope that Australia will support Taiwan’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Foreign Minister Wu hosts welcome banquet for delegation from New Zealand All-Party Parliamentary Group on TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu hosts welcome banquet for delegation from New Zealand All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu hosted a banquet on April 16 to welcome a six-member cross-party delegation from the New Zealand Parliament led by Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Select Committee Joseph Mooney MP and Cochair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan Ingrid Leary MP.

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GCTF seminar on democratic resilience staged in Ottawa

A seminar teaching resilience against disinformation was held April 12 in Ottawa under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to India’s WIONPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to India’s WION

Taiwan and India are expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of culture, economy, and labor, Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said April 12.

MOFA welcomes visit by New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on TaiwanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes visit by New Zealand delegation from All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan

A six-member delegation from the New Zealand Parliament led by Chairperson of the Social Services and Community Select Committee Joseph Mooney MP and Cochair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan Ingrid Leary MP is visiting Taiwan from April 13 to 18. During the visit, the delegation will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and attend banquets hosted by President of the Legislative Yuan Han Kuo-yu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu.

MOFA response to affirmation of importance of cross-strait peace and stability in joint statement from US-Japan-Philippines summitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to affirmation of importance of cross-strait peace and stability in joint statement from US-Japan-Philippines summit

United States President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos., Jr. held a trilateral summit in Washington, DC, on April 11.