The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 2026 NGO Leaders Forum Jan. 7 in Taipei City, highlighting the international achievements of Taiwanese government agencies and nongovernmental organizations in promoting integrated diplomacy.
Titled “Integrated Diplomacy in Action: NGO Experiences, Achievements and Outlook,” the event brought together over 200 academics, officials, business representatives, and NGO leaders and employees from home and abroad, the MOFA said.
In his opening remarks, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said NGOs and civic groups are key partners in Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts. With their assistance, Taiwan has been able to participate in international cooperative projects and demonstrate its commitment to freedom, democracy and respect for human rights, helping build a trustworthy Taiwan model, he said.
Lin also expressed hope that the government’s value-added diplomacy approach would further enhance Taiwan’s global visibility in democracy, economic development and security.
Following Lin’s remarks, Marco Chiesara, president of the Italian nongovernmental organization WeWorld, delivered a keynote address on working with Taiwan to support vulnerable children in crisis-affected countries such as Ukraine. He cited the organization’s cooperation with Taichung City-based Taiwan Fund for Children and Families and thanked the MOFA for its assistance.
At the economic diplomacy panel, participants discussed ways to strengthen Taiwan’s high-tech supply chains, encourage domestic industries to remain rooted in Taiwan while expanding globally, and advance President Lai Ching-te’s goal of building the nation into a global economic powerhouse.
During the values-based diplomacy session, NGO leaders exchanged views on promoting universal values such as freedom and humanitarian assistance, emphasizing their role in strengthening partnerships with allies and like-minded partners and showcasing Taiwan as a beacon of democracy.
The final session focused on alliance-based diplomacy, with panelists sharing Taiwan’s cooperation with democratic partners on defense and digital resilience. They expressed hope that such collaboration would position Taiwan as a key force in maintaining stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
Launched in 2020 by the MOFA’s Department of NGO International Affairs, the forum aims to boost cooperation and exchanges between the government, businesses and civic groups from around the world. (YCH-E)
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Titled “Integrated Diplomacy in Action: NGO Experiences, Achievements and Outlook,” the event brought together over 200 academics, officials, business representatives, and NGO leaders and employees from home and abroad, the MOFA said.
In his opening remarks, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said NGOs and civic groups are key partners in Taiwan’s diplomatic efforts. With their assistance, Taiwan has been able to participate in international cooperative projects and demonstrate its commitment to freedom, democracy and respect for human rights, helping build a trustworthy Taiwan model, he said.
Lin also expressed hope that the government’s value-added diplomacy approach would further enhance Taiwan’s global visibility in democracy, economic development and security.
Following Lin’s remarks, Marco Chiesara, president of the Italian nongovernmental organization WeWorld, delivered a keynote address on working with Taiwan to support vulnerable children in crisis-affected countries such as Ukraine. He cited the organization’s cooperation with Taichung City-based Taiwan Fund for Children and Families and thanked the MOFA for its assistance.
At the economic diplomacy panel, participants discussed ways to strengthen Taiwan’s high-tech supply chains, encourage domestic industries to remain rooted in Taiwan while expanding globally, and advance President Lai Ching-te’s goal of building the nation into a global economic powerhouse.
During the values-based diplomacy session, NGO leaders exchanged views on promoting universal values such as freedom and humanitarian assistance, emphasizing their role in strengthening partnerships with allies and like-minded partners and showcasing Taiwan as a beacon of democracy.
The final session focused on alliance-based diplomacy, with panelists sharing Taiwan’s cooperation with democratic partners on defense and digital resilience. They expressed hope that such collaboration would position Taiwan as a key force in maintaining stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
Launched in 2020 by the MOFA’s Department of NGO International Affairs, the forum aims to boost cooperation and exchanges between the government, businesses and civic groups from around the world. (YCH-E)
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