H.E. President Hilda C. Heine Joins President Lai Ching-te and Speaker Brenson S. Wase at the Nitijela

H.E. President Hilda C. Heine Joins President Lai Ching-te and Speaker Brenson S. Wase at the Nitijela

Majuro, Marshall Islands – December 3, 2024 – H.E. President Hilda C. Heine joined H.E. President Lai Ching-te and Hon. Speaker

Brenson S. Wase at the Nitijela, marking another step in the strengthening of bilateral relations between the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Following President Lai’s courtesy call on Speaker Wase, President Heine joined other dignitaries at the Nitijela where President Lai addressed Nitijela members, the Diplomatic Corps, and heads of government departments, emphasizing Taiwan’s commitment to supporting the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

In a show of continued collaboration, President Heine later joined President Lai, Speaker Wase, and other dignitaries for an afternoon tea at the Nitijela Conference Room. This gathering provided an opportunity for informal discussions, fostering goodwill and furthering the ongoing dialogue between the leadership of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Later, President Heine attended the groundbreaking of the first phase of the New Capitol Building Project funded by the Republic of China (Taiwan). The groundbreaking was graced by President Heine, President Lai, Speaker Wase, Iroij Leikman Zedkeia, Minister Kaneko, Minister Bejang, high government officials from ROC (Taiwan), and PII Jerry Kramer.

Photo courtesy: Chewy Lin