Radio Taiwan International
Date: 09 May, 2019
By: John Van Trieste
Swazi trade minister to lead delegation to Taiwan
Taiwanese and Swazi flags. (Photo Courtesy Presidential Office)
Swazi trade minister Manqoba Khumalo is set to lead a delegation to Taiwan beginning May 19.
While in Taiwan, Khumalo will sign an agreement government a bilateral committee that will communicate on trade issues. The committee is being set up as part of an economic cooperation agreement between Taiwan and eSwatini that took effect in December.
The foreign ministry says that Taiwan and eSwatini enjoy frequent high-level exchanges. The ministry says that three Swazi officials have already visited Taiwan this year. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s foreign minister traveled to eSwatini in April for a celebration of the Swazi king’s birthday.
A foreign ministry official says eSwatini has spoken out on Taiwan’s behalf in multiple international settings, and that bilateral ties remain friendly and stable. [FULL STORY]