Palau a key ally for Taiwan in Pacific region: Deputy Foreign Minister Hsu Szu-chien

Taiwan News
Date: 2019/12/19
By: Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Vice President Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) is visiting Palau from Dec. 28-30 in

celebration of the 20th anniversary of Taiwan’s diplomatic relations with the Pacific ally.

Deputy Foreign Minister Hsu Szu-chien (徐斯儉) made the announcement on Thursday morning (Dec. 19) at a press conference held at the Presidential Office. According to Hsu, Chen will lead a delegation to Palau on behalf of President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) at the end of the year.

During the three-day trip, the vice president will hold meetings with Palauan President Tommy Remengesau Jr. and Vice President Raynold Oilouch, said Hsu. Chen will also meet with Faustina Rehuher-Marugg, the Pacific island nation’s defense minister, Hsu said.

In addition to a banquet celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations, the delegation will take part in a series of events marking the friendship and close ties shared by Taiwan and Palau. Chen will also meet with the Taiwanese technical mission's diplomats and staff as well as the overseas Taiwanese community, added Hsu.    [FULL  STORY]