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Foreign Minister Lin, Health and Welfare Minister Chiu hold joint press conference to express Taiwan’s staunch determination to participate in WHO and WHAPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Lin, Health and Welfare Minister Chiu hold joint press conference to express Taiwan’s staunch determination to participate in WHO and WHA

With the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) to commence on May 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Health and Welfare Chiu Tai-yuan held a joint press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on May 24.

Premier Cho receives former Singapore parliament speaker Abdullah TarmugiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Cho receives former Singapore parliament speaker Abdullah Tarmugi

Premier Cho Jung-tai on Wednesday received a congratulatory delegation from Singapore, led by Abdullah Tarmugi, former speaker of the Parliament of Singapore. The premier expressed gratitude to former Speaker Abdullah for heading this delegation to attend the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. He also offered his congratulations to newly appointed Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong who took office on May 15.

MOFA response to US-Italy Consultation on the Indo-Pacific reaffirming importance of peace and stability across Taiwan StraitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to US-Italy Consultation on the Indo-Pacific reaffirming importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

The US Department of State on May 21 issued a press statement on the United States-Italy Consultation on the Indo-Pacific cochaired by US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia in Washington, DC, earlier that day. The statement noted that the two sides discussed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan seeks to join CPTPP at APEC meetingPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan seeks to join CPTPP at APEC meeting

Taiwan is committed to implementing stricter trade standards to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership while urging the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member economies to address the issue of unfair trade competition, according to Minister without Portfolio Yang Jen-ni.

Incoming Premier Cho Jung-tai pledges innovative and proactive approaches to address the public’s most pressing needsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Incoming Premier Cho Jung-tai pledges innovative and proactive approaches to address the public’s most pressing needs

A handover ceremony for the new Cabinet was held on May 20 at the Assembly Hall of the Executive Yuan. Under the officiation of Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, incoming Premier Cho Jung-tai received the seal of office from outgoing Premier Chen Chien-jen. Premier Cho said that the new “active and innovative (AI) Cabinet” will build upon the solid foundation laid by the outgoing administration of President Tsai Ing-wen over the last eight years, to create a more stable environment for economic deve

MOFA welcomes overseas inauguration delegationsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes overseas inauguration delegations

The arrival of 508 guests from 51 foreign delegations to the May 20 presidential inauguration ceremony and related events is sincerely welcomed by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 17 in Taipei City.

MOFA congratulates Singapore Prime Minister Wong on his inaugurationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA congratulates Singapore Prime Minister Wong on his inauguration

Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong was sworn in on May 15, becoming the country’s fourth prime minister. The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) congratulates Prime Minister Wong on his inauguration and thanks outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for his long-standing support of relations between Taiwan and Singapore.

Foreign Minister Wu gives joint interview to Indo-Pacific press corpsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives joint interview to Indo-Pacific press corps

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu gave a joint interview to a media delegation from countries in the Indo-Pacific region during which he reiterated Taiwan’s commitment to joining members of the free world to deter authoritarian expansion.

Taiwan, US, UK, Australia stage GCTF energy transition workshop in MalaysiaPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan, US, UK, Australia stage GCTF energy transition workshop in Malaysia

A workshop was held under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework by Taiwan, the U.S., U.K. and Australia May 2 in Kuala Lumpur to share best practice in energy transition to combat climate change, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA video showcases Taiwan’s medical expertisePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA video showcases Taiwan’s medical expertise

A short film spotlighting Taiwan’s capability to contribute to global health goals was released May 6 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the lead up to the 77th session of the World Health Assembly set to take place May 27-June 1 in Geneva.