Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/09/28
By: Elaine Hou and Lee Hsin-Yin

Taipei, Sept. 28 (CNA) Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) expressed gratitude Saturday to the

presidents of Nauru and Palau — two of Taiwan's diplomatic allies — during flight transits in Taiwan, for speaking up for the country at the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York.

Wu welcomed Nauru President Lionel Aingimea and Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. at the airport and thanked them for supporting Taiwan's international inclusion, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Aingimea urged the U.N. Sept. 26 to accept Taiwan as a "willing and capable partner" that he said can help achieve sustainable development goals.

Aingimea, who took office in August, made the call when addressing the U.N. General Assembly's annual general debate, following the release of an official statement pledging continued support for Taiwan that same day.    [FULL  STORY]