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MOFA response to US Department of State publicly commending Taiwan for contributions to Central Pacific Cable

From Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, MOFA 2025-09-17

MOFA thanks the US State Department for commending Taiwan’s contribution to the Central Pacific Cable spur boosting Tuvalu’s digital resilience!

Taiwan, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and other like-minded countries have provided assistance with the construction of the Central Pacific Cable to Tuvalu, which has significantly enhanced Tuvalu’s digital resilience and communications network efficiency. This initiative has previously been publicly recognized by Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses appreciation to the United States for also citing this case as a demonstration of what like-minded nations are accomplishing in the region as well as of their determination to deepen relations with Pacific island partners.

MOFA looks forward to continuing to work with the United States and other key partners in the region to further peace, stability, and prosperity in Taiwan’s Pacific allies and across the Indo-Pacific.