Marshall Islands President David Kabua says all democratic countries should give Taiwan the status it deserves which is equal footing with other nations in the world. Kabua was speaking on Tuesday, the second day of his five-day state visit to Taiwan. It is his first time visiting Taiwan since taking office in 2020.
The Marshall Islands is one of 14 countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Kabua said he is glad to visit Taiwan on his first state visit overseas. He said he has faith that the two sides will continue to make great accomplishments together. Kabua later presented a resolution from the Marshall Islands government voicing support for Taiwan and urging the UN to take immediate action to eliminate the undue exclusion of Taiwan’s 24 million people.
The Marshall Islands president went on to say that Taiwan’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemic should be recognized by the world. Kabua also said while the situation in the world is full of uncertainty, it is all the more necessary for everyone to work together to protect and strengthen the common values of democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of law.
Meanwhile, President Tsai Ing-wen presented Kabua with the Order of Brilliant Jade with Grand Cordon, which is Taiwan’s highest civilian order. Tsai said Taiwan and the Marshall Islands have been diplomatic allies since 1998. She said there has been fruitful cooperation between the two countries and she hopes Kabua’s visit will help further strengthen ties between the two sides.