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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to Australia’s Channel NinePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to Australia’s Channel Nine

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Taiwan is fully committed to defending itself and safeguarding its homeland, people and sovereignty. He urged China to shoulder responsibility and peacefully resolve cross-strait differences.

Taiwan records increase in foreign NGOsPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan records increase in foreign NGOs

More branches of foreign nongovernmental organizations have been established in Taiwan as part of the government’s commitment to deepening the country’s ties with the democratic world, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nov. 1.

MOFA stages NSP Film FestivalPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA stages NSP Film Festival

The NSP Film Festival wrapped up Oct. 30 at SPOT-Huashan cinema in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening cultural exchanges with New Southbound Policy target countries, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oct. 31.

LGBTI human rights conference staged by Taiwan, EU in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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LGBTI human rights conference staged by Taiwan, EU in Taipei

The EU-Taiwan LGBTI Human Rights Conference took place Oct. 27-28 in Taipei City, reflecting the commitment of both sides to promoting and protecting equal rights for all.

MOFA extends sincere condolences and sympathies following sudden collapse of suspension bridge in Gujarat, India, causing numerous deaths and injuries, on evening of October 30Photos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA extends sincere condolences and sympathies following sudden collapse of suspension bridge in Gujarat, India, causing numerous deaths and injuries, on evening of October 30

A suspension bridge over the river Machchhu in Morbi in India’s western state of Gujarat suddenly collapsed at around 21:00 Taipei time on October 30 during a religious celebration. To date, at least 130 people are known to have died in this tragic accident.

MOFA thanks allies, like-minded partners for backing Taiwan’s Interpol bidPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks allies, like-minded partners for backing Taiwan’s Interpol bid

The backing of the global community for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the International Criminal Police Organization is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oct. 22.

MOFA stages International Organizations Day exhibition in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA stages International Organizations Day exhibition in Taipei

An exhibition celebrating Taiwan’s achievements in expanding global participation was staged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oct. 22 at historic Taipei Guest House in the capital.

MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to TVNZ’s Cushla NormanPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA Minister Wu gives exclusive interview to TVNZ’s Cushla Norman

The government is committed to strengthening Taiwan’s defense capabilities while deepening cooperation in areas of interest with other members of the free world, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Oct. 18.

Taiwan attends International Ombudsman Institute’s APOR conference in New ZealandPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan attends International Ombudsman Institute’s APOR conference in New Zealand

Taiwan participated in the 34th Australasian and Pacific Ombudsman Region conference under the International Ombudsman Institute in New Zealand, underscoring the government’s commitment to working with like-minded partners to promote human rights and proactively address government monitoring issues, according to the Control Yuan Oct. 17.

Taiwan delegation attends APPU events, commits to promoting Indo-Pacific sustainable developmentPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan delegation attends APPU events, commits to promoting Indo-Pacific sustainable development

Lawmakers from Taiwan’s four political parties took part in the virtual 85th Council Meeting and 51st General Assembly of the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union Oct. 13-14 in Taipei City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.