Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/09/07
By: Emerson Lim

Taipei, Sept. 7 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday announced a 5-day visit by

Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele beginning Sept. 8, amid speculation of a possible switch in political allegiance by Honiara to Beijing.

"MOFA warmly welcomes Jeremiah Manele, foreign minister of the Solomon Islands, our Pacific ally, who is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan for a visit scheduled for Sept. 8 to 12, together with his delegation," MOFA said in a press statement.

Manele will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) and attend a banquet hosted by Wu, according to the press statement.

Manele will also visit the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and tour private companies and research institutions engaged in clean energy, agricultural machinery and fine agriculture.    [FULL  STORY]