Taiwan and The Republic of the Marshall Islands on Thursday signed a bilateral agreement for the training and exchange of diplomatic personnel and a memorandum of understanding to fight climate change. During the signing ceremony, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) told Marshallese Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua that Taiwan is committed to working with Marshall Islands on confronting climate and regional challenges.
A Marshallese delegation led by Kabua arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday to discuss bilateral diplomatic exchanges and climate change. During Marshallese President David Kabua’s visit to Taiwan last year, the two nations announced the establishment of a contingency fund for adapting to climate change.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry says it hopes to help increase Marshall Island’s resilience in the face of climate change as a reliable ally. Taiwan hopes the two countries can collaborate on renewable energy, basic infrastructure, disaster prevention, and diplomatic training.
Minister Wu says that as Taiwan-Marshallese diplomatic ties enter their 25th year, Kabua’s visit demonstrates the strength of that relationship. Wu thanked the Marshall Islands for being a vocal supporter of Taiwan. Meanwhile, Kabua thanked Taiwan for training eight of their local doctors and promoting innovative agricultural methods.
As part of their visit, the Marshallese delegation will also visit different government agencies, including the Council of Indigenous Peoples, the Foundation for Women's Rights Promotion and Development, and the Marshallese Embassy, among others.