Lin Chia-lung: Taiwan to Inject Another Million US Dollars to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Marshall Islands
Special Envoy Lin Chia-lung led a trade and business delegation to the Marshall Islands from April 7th to 9th. He hopes to deepen bilateral partnership through trade and investment, especially with the Taiwan-Marshall Islands Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) taking effect in January 2025. Lin announced that Taiwan will inject an additional 1 million US dollars into the "Women Entrepreneurship Fund" to help local women entrepreneurs strengthen their financing systems. The Marshall Islands praised Taiwan as a "trustworthy development partner" and looks forward to cooperation in fisheries, smart aquaculture, tourism, handicrafts, and renewable energy.
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Lin Chia-lung, in his capacity as presidential special envoy, led a trade and business delegation composed of representatives from government ministries and industries to visit the Marshall Islands from April 7th to 9th.
Lin Chia-lung posted on Facebook today, stating that the Marshall Islands is a globally important tuna fishing ground. With the Taiwan-Marshall Islands "Economic Cooperation Agreement" (ECA) officially taking effect in January 2025, he led a Taiwanese industry delegation to visit the Marshall Islands to further implement the agreement's content, hoping to continuously deepen bilateral partnership through trade and investment.
Lin Chia-lung said that on the morning of April 8th, Taiwan and the Marshall Islands held a preparatory meeting for consultations on the "Economic Cooperation Agreement." Through official face-to-face exchanges, they hope to create a more complete environment for corporate investment. Subsequently, he attended the Marshall Islands "Investment Opportunity Briefing" with the industry delegation, where the Marshall Islands' Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism and local enterprises briefed the Taiwanese industry representatives on the local investment environment, development opportunities, regulatory systems, and government resources, and arranged exchanges and matchmaking with industry peers.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that Marshall Islands Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce, Anthony Muller, affirmed Taiwan as a "trustworthy development partner" during the event and thanked Taiwan for its long-term support for various developments in the Marshall Islands, looking forward to deepening cooperation with Taiwan in areas such as fisheries, smart aquaculture, tourism, handicrafts, and renewable energy in the future.
Lin Chia-lung said he announced on site that Taiwan would inject another 1 million US dollars into the "Women Entrepreneurship Fund" to assist local women entrepreneurs in strengthening their financing systems. This is a concrete action by Taiwan to implement women's empowerment in the Marshall Islands. Ramona Levy-Strauss, the chairperson of the board who received the donation, highly praised this initiative.
Lin Chia-lung mentioned that on April 8th, he met with Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine and Speaker of Parliament Brenson Wase. Both sides unanimously agreed that Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic cooperation has great prospects and look forward to creating more substantive results to further consolidate diplomatic ties. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150408
Lin Chia-lung posted on Facebook today, stating that the Marshall Islands is a globally important tuna fishing ground. With the Taiwan-Marshall Islands "Economic Cooperation Agreement" (ECA) officially taking effect in January 2025, he led a Taiwanese industry delegation to visit the Marshall Islands to further implement the agreement's content, hoping to continuously deepen bilateral partnership through trade and investment.
Lin Chia-lung said that on the morning of April 8th, Taiwan and the Marshall Islands held a preparatory meeting for consultations on the "Economic Cooperation Agreement." Through official face-to-face exchanges, they hope to create a more complete environment for corporate investment. Subsequently, he attended the Marshall Islands "Investment Opportunity Briefing" with the industry delegation, where the Marshall Islands' Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism and local enterprises briefed the Taiwanese industry representatives on the local investment environment, development opportunities, regulatory systems, and government resources, and arranged exchanges and matchmaking with industry peers.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that Marshall Islands Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce, Anthony Muller, affirmed Taiwan as a "trustworthy development partner" during the event and thanked Taiwan for its long-term support for various developments in the Marshall Islands, looking forward to deepening cooperation with Taiwan in areas such as fisheries, smart aquaculture, tourism, handicrafts, and renewable energy in the future.
Lin Chia-lung said he announced on site that Taiwan would inject another 1 million US dollars into the "Women Entrepreneurship Fund" to assist local women entrepreneurs in strengthening their financing systems. This is a concrete action by Taiwan to implement women's empowerment in the Marshall Islands. Ramona Levy-Strauss, the chairperson of the board who received the donation, highly praised this initiative.
Lin Chia-lung mentioned that on April 8th, he met with Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine and Speaker of Parliament Brenson Wase. Both sides unanimously agreed that Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic cooperation has great prospects and look forward to creating more substantive results to further consolidate diplomatic ties. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150408
FAQ
What did Special Envoy Lin Chia-lung announce in the Marshall Islands?
Special Envoy Lin Chia-lung announced that Taiwan will inject an additional 1 million US dollars into the "Women Entrepreneurship Fund" to help local women entrepreneurs in the Marshall Islands strengthen their financing systems.
When will the Taiwan-Marshall Islands Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) take effect?
The Taiwan-Marshall Islands Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) is scheduled to officially take effect in January 2025.