Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Taiwan-Eswatini Cooperation Under Strict Legislative Oversight to Ensure Project Efficiency
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that all cooperation projects with Eswatini are under strict legislative oversight and auditing, expressing regret over misunderstandings caused by domestic media reports of NT$24 billion in aid. It stressed that projects are implemented based on mutual trust and reciprocity, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 12th) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that various bilateral cooperation projects between Taiwan and Eswatini are jointly negotiated by the governments of the two countries based on existing mechanisms. All budgets are subject to strict supervision and review by the Legislative Yuan, and regular audit mechanisms are in place to ensure project efficiency and transparency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret over domestic media citing reports from Eswatini media and making erroneous interpretations.
United Daily News's "Black and White Column" today commented that the public recently quoted Eswatini media reports claiming Taiwan would aid Eswatini with NT$24 billion within three months, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed as misinformation. After verification by various parties, it was found that the relevant information was reported by Eswatini media in August last year, and the report also listed three major items: "strategic oil reserve," "industrial park," and "industrial investment," totaling approximately NT$25 billion. These items were all investment plans pledged by Foreign Minister Joseph Wu during his visit to Eswatini in April last year.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Central News Agency reporters tonight, stating that during Joseph Wu's visit to Eswatini as a special envoy of the President in April last year, he signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on Preventing Information Manipulation and Promoting Information Integrity" to enhance experience exchange and cooperation between the two countries in responding to misinformation. A joint statement was also signed, reaffirming strengthening cooperation and exchanges in various fields with Eswatini.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Joseph Wu's itinerary at the time also publicly announced an additional allocation of US$1 million to the well-functioning "Women's Entrepreneurship Microcredit Revolving Fund" and an allocation of 1 million Eswatini Lilangeni to assist Eswatini in promoting wildlife conservation. Relevant information and amounts are all open and transparent.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that related reports in the Time of Eswatini last August discussed several Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation project contents, and claimed that the Taiwanese government would aid Eswatini with over NT$24 billion within three months. The strategic oil reserve mentioned in the report was funded by Eswatini through international commercial financing and constructed by a Taiwanese engineering team.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the industrial innovation park, on the other hand, is provided by Eswatini with land and assisted in development by the International Cooperation and Development Fund. It is currently in the planning stage and will proceed in a public-private partnership model in the future. The amount of corporate investment and park development funds have not yet been determined.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Taiwan and Eswatini have established diplomatic relations for nearly 60 years. Various bilateral cooperation projects are based on mutual trust, mutual benefit, and reciprocity, negotiated jointly by the governments of the two countries based on existing mechanisms, and formulated according to Eswatini's development needs. All budgets are subject to strict supervision and review by the Legislative Yuan, and regular audit mechanisms are in place to ensure project efficiency and transparency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret over domestic media citing reports from Eswatini media and making erroneous interpretations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation projects have consistently adhered to the principles and spirit of teaching people how to fish, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, sharing and transferring Taiwan's advantageous industries and development experience to Eswatini, and are committed to improving the well-being of Eswatini's people. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 12th) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that various bilateral cooperation projects between Taiwan and Eswatini are jointly negotiated by the governments of the two countries based on existing mechanisms. All budgets are subject to strict supervision and review by the Legislative Yuan, and regular audit mechanisms are in place to ensure project efficiency and transparency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret over domestic media citing reports from Eswatini media and making erroneous interpretations.
United Daily News's "Black and White Column" today commented that the public recently quoted Eswatini media reports claiming Taiwan would aid Eswatini with NT$24 billion within three months, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed as misinformation. After verification by various parties, it was found that the relevant information was reported by Eswatini media in August last year, and the report also listed three major items: "strategic oil reserve," "industrial park," and "industrial investment," totaling approximately NT$25 billion. These items were all investment plans pledged by Foreign Minister Joseph Wu during his visit to Eswatini in April last year.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Central News Agency reporters tonight, stating that during Joseph Wu's visit to Eswatini as a special envoy of the President in April last year, he signed a "Memorandum of Understanding on Preventing Information Manipulation and Promoting Information Integrity" to enhance experience exchange and cooperation between the two countries in responding to misinformation. A joint statement was also signed, reaffirming strengthening cooperation and exchanges in various fields with Eswatini.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that Joseph Wu's itinerary at the time also publicly announced an additional allocation of US$1 million to the well-functioning "Women's Entrepreneurship Microcredit Revolving Fund" and an allocation of 1 million Eswatini Lilangeni to assist Eswatini in promoting wildlife conservation. Relevant information and amounts are all open and transparent.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that related reports in the Time of Eswatini last August discussed several Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation project contents, and claimed that the Taiwanese government would aid Eswatini with over NT$24 billion within three months. The strategic oil reserve mentioned in the report was funded by Eswatini through international commercial financing and constructed by a Taiwanese engineering team.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the industrial innovation park, on the other hand, is provided by Eswatini with land and assisted in development by the International Cooperation and Development Fund. It is currently in the planning stage and will proceed in a public-private partnership model in the future. The amount of corporate investment and park development funds have not yet been determined.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Taiwan and Eswatini have established diplomatic relations for nearly 60 years. Various bilateral cooperation projects are based on mutual trust, mutual benefit, and reciprocity, negotiated jointly by the governments of the two countries based on existing mechanisms, and formulated according to Eswatini's development needs. All budgets are subject to strict supervision and review by the Legislative Yuan, and regular audit mechanisms are in place to ensure project efficiency and transparency. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed regret over domestic media citing reports from Eswatini media and making erroneous interpretations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Taiwan-Eswatini cooperation projects have consistently adhered to the principles and spirit of teaching people how to fish, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, sharing and transferring Taiwan's advantageous industries and development experience to Eswatini, and are committed to improving the well-being of Eswatini's people. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150512
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