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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Pholile Shakantu is on her way to visit Taiwan to strengthen Eswatini and Taiwan\u2019s relationship, among other things.<\/b><\/p>\n

According to a statement released by Taiwan\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Shakantu and her delegation will arrive in Taiwan today for a five-day visit. The delegation is scheduled to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-te separately during its visit from January 31 to February 4, 2024, MOFA said.<\/p>\n

Shakantu will also attend a banquet hosted by Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, and the two top diplomats will sign a communique\u0301 to \u201creaffirm the robust relations\u201d between the two nations, MOFA said.<\/p>\n

In addition, the delegation will visit government agencies in Taiwan responsible for digital affairs, energy, culture, and information technology, and meet with representatives from Taiwanese companies interested in investing in Eswatini, according to MOFA.<\/p>\n

Though Shakantu is in Taiwan at the invitation of Taiwan\u2019s government with meetings planned with government officials and business representatives, MOFA did not specify if the trip would have any specific mission.<\/p>\n

Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu<\/p>\n

Shakantu, who had previously served as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, assumed the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in November 2023, following parliamentary elections in Eswatini, MOFA\u2019s statement said.<\/p>\n

MOFA described Shakantu\u2019s visit as a testament to the African nation\u2019s support for bilateral relations at a time when China has \u201cmade every effort to try to sabotage Taiwan\u2019s ties with its allies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shakantu will be joined by her husband Michelo Shakantu and one of her deputies, Vulindlela Kunene, MOFA said. Eswatini is the only country in Africa and one of only 12 countries in the world that formally recognise the Republic of China (Taiwan\u2019s official name).<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Eswatini<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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