Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/07/30
By: Elain Hou and Emerson Lim

Taipei, July 30 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reaffirmed diplomatic ties between

Taiwan and the Solomon Islands on Tuesday amid media reports from the Pacific ally that claimed Beijing is ready to establish relations with the country.

Taiwan's diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands are "fundamentally stable and solid," MOFA Deputy Spokesperson Joanne Ou (歐江安) told reporters at a regular press conference Tuesday, citing a memorandum of understanding on the construction of a sports stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games, which was signed July 8.

Ou reiterated that cooperation projects between the two countries involving agriculture, medicine and health, clean energy and the Taiwan Scholarship program, are all proceeding smoothly and well received by the people and government of the Pacific ally.

"The Taiwan embassy in the Solomon Islands will vigorously deepen our friendly and cooperative relations," Ou stressed.    [FULL  STORY]