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/ Staff Writer, with CNACheers and celebrations filled the streets of Taipei yesterday as members of the Indian community revved up motorcycles decorated with Indian flags to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.
Taiwan can help; so should India
By Sana Hashmi
The 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) is to take place from May 24 to June 1. This meeting is crucial, as several countries are witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Some Asian countries that successfully kept the virus at bay are once again facing the threat of an outbreak. The deadly second wave ravaging India is a reminder that this pandemic is far from over and complacency should have no place in any countries’ COVID-19 response. Countries are faltering while dealing with the pandemic, and in such a grim situation, what is most important is to work toward finding a collective solution.
Lawmakers ratify legal assistance treaty with Belize
COLLABORATION: The pact would enable the two nations to combat transnational crime more efficiently and effectively, a deputy minister said
Staff writer, with CNA
The legislature yesterday ratified the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the government of Belize, which allows the two nations to cooperate on crime prevention and prosecution.
In a joint meeting in Taipei, the legislature’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee and the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee unanimously agreed to adopt the bilateral accord, without going to cross-caucus negotiations.
The treaty comprises 22 articles under which the two nations are able assist each other in the areas of crime prevention, criminal investigation, prosecution and court procedures.
Taiwan, US discuss aid for Pacific island nations
‘HUGE STEP FORWARD’: An official tipped to be the next American Institute in Taiwan director said that ties have deepened after the US changed rules on contacts
By Lin Chia-nan / Staff reporter, with CNA
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Chung-kwang (田中光) on Friday met with US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Sandra Oudkirk in an online meeting promoting partnership among Pacific island nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
The meeting, hosted by the Washington-based Heritage Foundation, revolved around how the US and Taiwan can assist Pacific island countries in their sustainable development and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the ministry said in a news release.