MOFA congratulates Tuvalu on successful parliamentary election

2024/02/29

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a congratulatory message to the Tuvalu government on its peaceful democratic parliamentary election Feb. 26 and looked forward to working with the new administration.

On behalf of President Tsai Ing-wen, the government and the people, ROC (Taiwan) ambassador to the Pacific ally, Lin Tung-heng, conveyed sincere regards to Tuvalu Governor-General Tofiga Falani and newly elected Prime Minister Feleti Teo. Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang is set to lead a delegation to the country to express congratulations and support for the new government.

Teo is a staunch friend who has visited Taiwan several times and said that there has long been a consensus from all sectors in Tuvalu to support diplomatic relations between the two allies. The prime minister vowed to continue substantive cooperation to benefit citizens of both countries and to consistently uphold its stance supporting Taiwan’s international participation.

Since official diplomatic relations were established over 45 years ago, Taiwan and Tuvalu’s stable relationship has been based on shared values of democracy, freedom, respect for human rights and the rule of law. The two countries will build on the results of past cooperation and continue to work hand in hand to jointly safeguard peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, the MOFA said. 


Source: Noticias de Taiwan (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)