Marshall Islands President David Kabua described his state visit to Taiwan as “impressive” and “amazing,” the country’s foreign minister said yesterday.
The delegation was particularly impressed with Taiwan’s ability to maintain robust economic growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Casten Nemra told a news conference in Taipei, citing Kabua.
“Taiwan’s economy continues to grow, impressively and amazingly, despite the COVID-19 pandemic,” Nemra said.
During the state visit Kabua’s first overseas engagement since assuming office in January 2020 officials had “productive conversations” concerning the public and private sectors, the minister said.
The exchanges have helped enhance
Taipei, March 22 (CNA) The visiting president of the Marshall Islands reaffirmed his country's diplomatic ties with Taiwan on Tuesday while calling on the country to take its "rightful place" in the international arena.
Visiting Marshall Islands President David Kabua yesterday reaffirmed his country’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan, while calling for the country to be given its “rightful place” in the international arena.
Kabua, on his first overseas engagement since assuming office in January 2020, spoke at a welcoming ceremony in Taipei hosted by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and featuring a military salute.
Kabua said he had come to “fill with confidence that the unique alliance between our two countries continues to prosper and flourish.”
Praising Taiwan as a “shining example of a vibrant and peaceful progressive nation,” Kabua called on the world to recognize the nation
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