Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung received a delegation led by Simelane Dlamini, minister of justice and constitutional affairs for Eswatini, July 9 in Taipei City.
Lin said that he personally witnessed the results of successful bilateral collaborations in agriculture, culture, education, energy, industrial development, smart medicine and women’s empowerment as a member of President Lai Ching-te’s delegation that visited the African ally in May.
Describing the bilateral relations as akin to family ties, the minister said the government is looking forward to King Mswati III’s upcoming visit to Taiwan later this year. He added that he anticipated the completion of the Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park initiative and the planned strategic oil reserve facility, both of which are intended to promote investment in Eswatini and ensure energy security for the country.
Lin also said the allies are working on a judicial cooperation agreement to enhance cooperation on combating corruption and digital crimes.
In his response, Dlamini said he looked forward to exchanging views with the Ministry of Justice on the judicial pact. He thanked Taiwan for assisting Eswatini’s national development and underscored the robust ties between the two countries.
Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a banquet for the delegation the day before and thanked Eswatini’s government for its strong support. He said Taiwan remains committed to sharing its experience and deepening bilateral exchanges with Eswatini.
According to the MOFA, Taiwan has maintained diplomatic relationship with Eswatini for 58 years, and will continue to maintain close ties with the African ally to advance the prosperity and well-being of the people of both countries. (SFC-E)
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Lin said that he personally witnessed the results of successful bilateral collaborations in agriculture, culture, education, energy, industrial development, smart medicine and women’s empowerment as a member of President Lai Ching-te’s delegation that visited the African ally in May.
Describing the bilateral relations as akin to family ties, the minister said the government is looking forward to King Mswati III’s upcoming visit to Taiwan later this year. He added that he anticipated the completion of the Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park initiative and the planned strategic oil reserve facility, both of which are intended to promote investment in Eswatini and ensure energy security for the country.
Lin also said the allies are working on a judicial cooperation agreement to enhance cooperation on combating corruption and digital crimes.
In his response, Dlamini said he looked forward to exchanging views with the Ministry of Justice on the judicial pact. He thanked Taiwan for assisting Eswatini’s national development and underscored the robust ties between the two countries.
Deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu hosted a banquet for the delegation the day before and thanked Eswatini’s government for its strong support. He said Taiwan remains committed to sharing its experience and deepening bilateral exchanges with Eswatini.
According to the MOFA, Taiwan has maintained diplomatic relationship with Eswatini for 58 years, and will continue to maintain close ties with the African ally to advance the prosperity and well-being of the people of both countries. (SFC-E)
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