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MOFA NGO training course opens in TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA NGO training course opens in Taipei

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs NGO international affairs personnel training course was launched Nov. 29 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, highlighting government commitment to expanding global participation by domestic NGOs.

Premier Cho attends closing ceremony of WorldSkills Asia TaipeiPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Premier Cho attends closing ceremony of WorldSkills Asia Taipei

Premier Cho Jung-tai noted that Taiwan is globally recognized for its achievements in nurturing vocational personnel and cited its role as host of the 3rd edition of the WorldSkills Asia, held Nov. 27-29, as evidence.

MOFA thanks Thailand and Vietnam for concern over Taiwan Strait peace and stability and support for maintaining status quoPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks Thailand and Vietnam for concern over Taiwan Strait peace and stability and support for maintaining status quo

In separate public statements, the governments of Thailand and Vietnam recently expressed high concern regarding Taiwan Strait peace and stability.

MOFA lauds success of Taiwan’s UNFCCC participation campaignPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA lauds success of Taiwan’s UNFCCC participation campaign

The Taiwan delegation achieved great success at promoting the country’s bid to take part in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change at its 30th Conference of the Parties held Nov. 10-21 in Belém, Brazil, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 23.

MOFA thanks allies for continued support at UNFCCCPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA thanks allies for continued support at UNFCCC

Ongoing remarks and statements from seven allies backing Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change have been received by the government and people of Taiwan with gratitude, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 20.

FM Lin speaks to global reporters on diplomatic progressPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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FM Lin speaks to global reporters on diplomatic progress

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung discussed the latest developments in integrated diplomacy at a briefing hosted by the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club Nov. 12 in Taipei City.

Foreign Minister Lin hosts banquet for delegation of US and Japanese experts and scholars attending Prospect Foundation tabletop exercisePhotos - New Southbound Policy
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Foreign Minister Lin hosts banquet for delegation of US and Japanese experts and scholars attending Prospect Foundation tabletop exercise

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for a 12-member delegation from the Japan-based think tank Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the US-based think tank Institute for Indo-Pacific Security on the evening of November 14. The delegation, visiting Taiwan to attend a tabletop exercise organized by Taiwan’s Prospect Foundation, included Sasakawa Peace Foundation Executive Director Nobukatsu Kanehara and Institute for Indo-Pacific Security Chairman Randall G. Schriver.

MOFA response to G7 foreign ministers’ statement emphasizing cross-strait peace and stability and supporting Taiwan’s international participationPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA response to G7 foreign ministers’ statement emphasizing cross-strait peace and stability and supporting Taiwan’s international participation

The joint statement issued by the Group of Seven foreign ministers reaffirming the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is sincerely welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA releases video underscoring Taiwan’s commitment to climate actionPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA releases video underscoring Taiwan’s commitment to climate action

A short film showcasing Taiwan’s commitment to combating climate change was released Nov. 12 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

MOFA solemnly condemns and refutes statements by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office aimed at undermining Taiwan’s participation in APECPhotos - New Southbound Policy
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MOFA solemnly condemns and refutes statements by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office aimed at undermining Taiwan’s participation in APEC

At a regular press conference on November 12, a spokesperson of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office stated that Taiwan could only participate in next year’s APEC activities as a regional economy under the so-called “one China principle.” China will serve as the host economy for APEC in 2026.