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Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa
Lai will meet King Mswati III and sign a joint communique as Taiwan seeks deeper security, economic and digital cooperation with its only African ally.
- President William Lai will lead a delegation to Eswatini from April 22 to April 27 to celebrate King Mswati III's 40th anniversary on the throne and his 58th birthday.
- This visit marks 58 years of diplomatic ties between Taiwan and Eswatini, which stands as the island's only remaining diplomatic ally in Africa.
- Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo announced the delegation will travel on a non-stop flight, avoiding Middle East airspace due to regional security concerns.
- Lai's trip focuses on three strategic objectives: strengthening mutual security through energy cooperation, boosting economic prosperity via the Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park, and advancing digital healthcare solutions.
- Flying directly to Eswatini allows Taiwan to bypass United States transit stops that routinely anger China, while underscoring the island's commitment to deepening global partnerships.
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Lai to visit Eswatini on second overseas trip as president
Taipei, April 13 (CNA)President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) will visit Taiwan's sole African ally Eswatini later this month, in what will be his second official overseas trip since taking office in May 2024, the Presidential Office said Monday.
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