Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-04-18
President Tsai Ing-wen’s trip to the African country of Swaziland got underway Tuesday as
President Tsai Ing-wen (front, left) and Swazi King Mswati III (front, right) pictured on Tuesday after Tsai’s arrival in Swaziland. (Photo by CNA)
she met with the country’s King Mswati III. During the meeting, the two leaders took steps towards strengthening bilateral ties.
President Tsai arrived in Swaziland on Tuesday, beginning her first trip as president to one of Taiwan’s two diplomatic allies in Africa.
She and Swaziland’s King Mswati III signed a joint communique calling for further cooperation in public health, trade and investment, vocational training, education, women’s employment, agriculture, and tourism.
In the communique, King Mswati also voiced support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations such as the UN, the WHO, and Interpol. [FULL STORY]
