Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-11-06
President Tsai Ing-wen says the Pacific island nation Kiribati is a faithful ally of Taiwan.
President Tsai Ing-wen meets with the Speaker of Kiribati’s House of Assembly, Tebuai Uaai.
Tsai made the statement on Monday while meeting a delegation led by the Speaker of Kiribati’s House of Assembly, Tebuai Uaai.
Tsai said Taiwan wants to deepen cooperation with Kiribati to jointly promote sustainable development.
Tsai also said the government and Taiwanese people are grateful to Kiribati President Taneti Maamau for speaking out in favor of Taiwan at the UN General Assembly last year and this year.
It’s been 14 years since the two countries established formal diplomatic relations. Since then, they have embarked on more than a hundred cooperative projects, covering everything from medical care, health, and agriculture, to fishing, talent development, and clean energy. [FULL STORY]
