Radio Taiwan International
2017-10-25
President Tsai Ing-wen is set to leave Saturday for a trip to visit Pacific allies, Tuvalu,
the Marshall Islands, and the Solomon Islands. Tsai will meet with the leaders of those countries and will speak at the legislatures of the Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands.
Tsai will first meet with Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine and witness the signing of memorandums of understanding. The agreements will cover academic scholarships, medical internships, and the prevention of human trafficking.
On November 11, Tsai will visit Tuvalu. She will meet with President Enele Sosene Sopoaga and enjoy a state banquet. She will also visit the country’s Princess Margaret Hospital. The same day, Tsai will travel to the Solomon Islands and meet with Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. [FULL STORY]