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Gender equality event showcases Taiwan’s achievements in New YorkPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Gender equality event showcases Taiwan’s achievements in New York

A forum titled “Fostering Women and Girls’ Financial Resilience” was held March 13 at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, spotlighting Taiwan’s efforts to achieve gender parity, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Taiwan deepens tech cooperation with India

At the invitation of the India Taipei Association, Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang virtually attended the groundbreaking ceremony for three Indian semiconductor plants March 13 from Taipei City.

MOFA response to Biden administration including assistance to Taiwan as dedicated item for first time in US government budgetPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to Biden administration including assistance to Taiwan as dedicated item for first time in US government budget

The White House on March 11 issued the US president’s fiscal year 2025 budget request, which included an historic investment in Taiwan through foreign military financing (FMF) and other channels with the aim to further bolster Taiwan’s deterrence capabilities and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

MOFA welcomes IPAC launch of Operation MIST and emphasis on peace and stability across Taiwan StraitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA welcomes IPAC launch of Operation MIST and emphasis on peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) released a video on March 8 announcing the launch of Operation Measure the Impact of a Shock in the Taiwan Strait (Operation MIST). The video emphasized that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait was the joint responsibility of all countries.

Economic power of Taiwanese women to be celebrated in New YorkPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Economic power of Taiwanese women to be celebrated in New York

The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) will be held in New York from March 11 to 22. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan), in cooperation with Taiwanese nongovernmental organizations, has arranged for Taiwan Gender Equality Week (TGEW) to be held in New York at the same time. The priority theme of CSW68 is “accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty

MOFA response to joint statement by Australian and Malaysian prime ministers stressing importance of peace and stability across Taiwan StraitPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to joint statement by Australian and Malaysian prime ministers stressing importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim issued a joint statement after the second Australia-Malaysia Annual Leaders’ Meeting on March 4 that acknowledged the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and noted that all parties have a stake in conflict prevention.

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Foreign Minister Wu gives interview to NewsX of India

Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said Feb. 29 that democracies around the world need to work together to prevent authoritarian expansion and that Taiwan looks forward to deepening cooperation with India across the board.

Taiwan takes part in WTO Ministerial ConferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan takes part in WTO Ministerial Conference

Taiwan is taking part in the World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference Feb. 26-29 in Abu Dhabi to exchange views with other member economies on issues of common interest, the Executive Yuan Office of Trade Negotiations said Feb. 24.

Taiwan signs joint statement with like-minded countries on support for Ukraine during WTO’s 13th Ministerial ConferencePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan signs joint statement with like-minded countries on support for Ukraine during WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference

While attending the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Taiwan joined more than 40 WTO members at a side event held on February 25 to convey solidarity with Ukraine. The participants, including the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, issued a joint statement expressing support for Ukraine.

Taiwan and the US sign international development cooperation MOUPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Taiwan and the US sign international development cooperation MOU

Representative to the United States Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Managing Director Ingrid Larson signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on international development cooperation on February 22. The signing was witnessed by representatives from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and officials from the US State Department.