Former Marshall Islands President Passes Away, Joseph Wu Sends Condolences to Widow
Former Marshall Islands President David Kabua passed away in Honolulu, USA, at the age of 74. Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Wu (Lin Chia-lung), sent a letter of condolence to his widow, expressing deep sorrow on behalf of the Taiwanese government and people to the Marshallese government. Kabua was a staunch supporter of Taiwan-Marshall Islands friendship and actively advocated for Taiwan's international participation.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei 17th) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that Senator and former President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, David Kabua, passed away in Honolulu, USA, on the 8th, at the age of 74; Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu (Lin Chia-lung) sent a letter of condolence to his widow, and on behalf of the Taiwanese government and people, expressed Taiwan's deep condolences to the Marshallese government on Kabua's passing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that David Kabua, during his lifetime, firmly supported the friendship between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands, actively spoke out for Taiwan's international participation, and visited Taiwan many times, sharing a deep friendship with Taiwan. He was a loyal friend of Taiwan and held a respected position in the Marshall Islands. Kabua's passing is saddening, and his demeanor and contributions to Taiwan and the Marshall Islands will live on forever. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei 17th) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that Senator and former President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, David Kabua, passed away in Honolulu, USA, on the 8th, at the age of 74; Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu (Lin Chia-lung) sent a letter of condolence to his widow, and on behalf of the Taiwanese government and people, expressed Taiwan's deep condolences to the Marshallese government on Kabua's passing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that David Kabua, during his lifetime, firmly supported the friendship between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands, actively spoke out for Taiwan's international participation, and visited Taiwan many times, sharing a deep friendship with Taiwan. He was a loyal friend of Taiwan and held a respected position in the Marshall Islands. Kabua's passing is saddening, and his demeanor and contributions to Taiwan and the Marshall Islands will live on forever. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150417
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