Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung Arrives in Eswatini as Presidential Envoy, to Participate in Royal Celebration [Video]
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung arrived in Eswatini on April 25 as a special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, to participate in the celebrations for King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of accession and 58th birthday. This visit comes after President Lai's originally planned trip was suspended due to interference from China.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 25) President Lai Ching-te was originally scheduled to visit diplomatic ally Eswatini, but the trip was postponed due to intervention from China. According to Eswatini government's social media, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, acting as a special envoy for the President, arrived in Eswatini in the early hours of April 25, local time. He is set to participate in the celebrations for King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of accession and his 58th birthday.
The Eswatini Government's Facebook page posted today that Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, arrived at King Mswati III International Airport early this morning. Lin Chia-lung's visit is to celebrate the King's 40th anniversary of accession and his 58th birthday.
The Eswatini Government's Facebook page also noted that Lin Chia-lung was warmly received at the airport by Eswatini's Foreign Minister Pholile Shakantu and Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo.
According to a video released by the Eswatini Government, Lin Chia-lung was enthusiastically welcomed by Taiwanese expatriates waving national flags after disembarking. The welcome banner held by the expatriates read "Welcome Special Envoy Lin Chia-lung to the Kingdom of Eswatini." (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150425
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 25) President Lai Ching-te was originally scheduled to visit diplomatic ally Eswatini, but the trip was postponed due to intervention from China. According to Eswatini government's social media, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, acting as a special envoy for the President, arrived in Eswatini in the early hours of April 25, local time. He is set to participate in the celebrations for King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of accession and his 58th birthday.
The Eswatini Government's Facebook page posted today that Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, arrived at King Mswati III International Airport early this morning. Lin Chia-lung's visit is to celebrate the King's 40th anniversary of accession and his 58th birthday.
The Eswatini Government's Facebook page also noted that Lin Chia-lung was warmly received at the airport by Eswatini's Foreign Minister Pholile Shakantu and Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade Manqoba Khumalo.
According to a video released by the Eswatini Government, Lin Chia-lung was enthusiastically welcomed by Taiwanese expatriates waving national flags after disembarking. The welcome banner held by the expatriates read "Welcome Special Envoy Lin Chia-lung to the Kingdom of Eswatini." (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150425
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