President Lai Ching-te welcomed youth from Eswatini, Marshall Islands, Palau and Tuvalu July 18 at the Presidential Office in Taipei City, underscoring the government’s commitment to deepening educational links with allied nations.
Other prominent officials in attendance were Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, Eswatini Ambassador Promise Sithembiso Msibi, Marshall Islands Ambassador Anjanette Kattil and Tuvalu Ambassador Lily Tangisia Faavae. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 24-member group is the first to visit under the Diplomatic Allies’ Inbound Track of the government’s Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative and will participate in training and cultural exchange activities around the country through July 31.
During their two-week stay, the group from Eswatini will gain insight into Taiwan’s smart agriculture, including automatic cultivation, precision irrigation and Internet of Things applications. The rest of the participants will explore the sustainable tourism sector to better understand the country’s ecology and culture, the MOFA said.
Speaking at the meeting, Lai said that Taiwan and the four allies share deep bonds. He encouraged the visitors to try local cuisine, enjoy the beautiful landscapes and take every opportunity to engage with the local populace.
Following Lai’s remarks, Lin said that the MOFA would continue to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to invite more young people from diplomatic allies to come to Taiwan for training and exchanges while creating more opportunities for young Taiwan citizens to undertake internships in allied nations. (POC-E)
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