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Nauru president concludes Taiwan visit

ROC Central News Agency

11/20/2022 07:44 PM

Taipei, Nov. 20 (CNA) Nauru President Russ Joseph Kun has concluded his six-day trip to Taiwan, which Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) described as showcasing the strong bond in bilateral ties.

Kun, who was making his first diplomatic trip since taking office on Sept. 29, and his delegation left Taiwan on Saturday night and were seen off by Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang (田中光).

During his visit, Kun met with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Nov. 15, and reaffirmed the diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Nauru three times at a military salute and a luncheon hosted by Tsai to welcome Kun.

He also acknowledged Taiwan's efforts to build a resilient democracy and thanked Taiwan for its many bilateral programs in the Pacific island country.

MOFA said in a statement released Sunday that following the event with Tsai, Kun signed a joint declaration at the Taipei Guest House with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) that pledged to expand bilateral ties.

During the subsequent banquet held by Wu in Kun's honor, Kun recognized Taiwan's assistance to Nauru during the COVID-19 pandemic and its provision of medical supplies and aid.

In the following days, Kun toured various parts of Taiwan that included a visit to a hospital in Taichung that is planning to send three doctors to Nauru to provide medical services there.

Kun's delegation also paid a visit to the port of Taipei on Nov. 16 to see how Taiwan manages its ports.

Kun said Nauru has always wanted to build an advanced international port, and he hoped that Taiwan would help his country develop professionals to bring the goal to fruition.

On Nov. 18, the delegation visited the Coast Guard Administration under the Ocean Affairs Council, where they met with the council's acting head Chou Mei-wu (周美伍).

Chou also participated in an exchange of letters ceremony with Nauru's Superintendent of Police Iven Notte to officially initiate standard operating procedures for naval patrols by the two countries.

Members of Kun's delegation also visited the Sports Administration and Chunghwa Telecom to get a better understanding of possible areas of cooperation between the two countries.

(By Novia Huang and James Lo)

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