Taiwan foreign minister to attend Pacific islands leaders summit events
Lin will meet Palauan leaders and Pacific allies while Taiwan showcases aid projects and business ties through a delegation of private-sector representatives.
- On Thursday, Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung will depart for Palau for a week-long visit to attend events coinciding with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum summit, including the Pacific Prosperity Exhibit.
- Although not a member of the PIF, Taiwan has participated as a "development partner" since 1993, after being barred from last year's event alongside other non-members.
- Lin will lead a delegation from the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce to explore investment opportunities while reviewing progress on a Taiwan-funded project at Palau National Hospital.
- During his visit, Lin will meet Palauan President Surangel Whipps and Vice President Raynold Oilouch to discuss deepening partnerships with Taiwan's three remaining Pacific diplomatic allies.
- China has expanded its regional influence through infrastructure financing and diplomatic outreach, prompting concern among traditional partners including the United States and Australia, while Taiwan supports the PIF's 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
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Taiwan Returns to Pacific Islands Forum Events After Being Shut Out in 2025
Taiwan is returning to Pacific Islands Forum-related events after being excluded from last year’s gathering in the Solomon Islands. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is scheduled to travel to Palau on Aug. 27. Lin will attend the 30th Taiwan/Republic of China–Forum Countries Dialogue, hosted by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, and other events related to the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said on Aug. 2…
The head of Taiwan's diplomacy will participate in the Pacific Islands Forum summit and in parallel events, such as a meeting with member states. The climate is of tension between China and the US.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung would be present at the next Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, held from 30 August to 4 September, despite China's opposition to
Taiwan to have a presence at this year's Pacific Islands Forum
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) will attend a major annual political gathering of Pacific nations in Palau this year, after Taiwan and other non-members of the bloc were barred from participating in last year's event.
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