The Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, will visit the Philippines, the Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) from January 14 to 21, as per a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday.
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has sharply criticised China for undermining his country's sovereignty, calling on Beijing to respect international law and desist from coercive tactics. His remarks come ahead of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Palau, a diplomatic engagement
Lai arrived in Hawaii on Saturday for a two-day stopover on his visit to Palau, Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu, and is due to make a stopover in Guam while on his return to Taiwan.
Palau's Ambassador to Taiwan, David Orrukem, stated that Taiwan has the potential to be a dependable partner for the Pacific Island region Taiwan news reported.
Taiwan's diplomatic partners--Paraguay, the Marshall Islands, and Palau--voiced their support for Taiwan's inclusion in the United Nations during the General Debate at the 79th session of the UNGA.
The representatives of the nine nations in the letter urged the UN to take proactive measures against the "malicious distortions" of UN Resolution 2758, which the allies believe threaten the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and jeopardise peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
This year, the Quad announced executing tangible projects that benefit partner countries across the Indo-Pacific--including in the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean Region.
"Taiwan is a reliable, like-minded, and democratic partner, and its partnerships -- official and unofficial -- around the world provide significant and sustainable benefits to the citizens of those countries," the US State Department spokesperson told CNA.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (TMOFA) criticised Beijing on Friday for pressuring Palau to sever its diplomatic ties with the island nation and for its recent coercive tactics that threaten regional peace.
New Delhi [India], August 14: The Constitution Club of India in New Delhi witnessed a significant event today with the launch of "Emotional Leadership," the latest book by Neeraj Ashok Sharma, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Palau to India. The book launch was a prestigious aff