By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang TAIPEI, Taiwan (September 9, 2026) — Palau Ambassador Gaafar J. Uherbelau formally presented his Letters of Credence to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Sept. 9, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment and reaffirming the longstanding relationship between Palau and Taiwan. The ceremony was held at Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building and […]
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Taiwan’s Green Port Diplomacy: Wind, Shore Power, and Pacific Engagement
By Mohammed Afsal K H TAIPEI, 18 DECEMBER 2025 (GLOBAL TAIWAN) — Taiwan’s latest diplomatic push in the Pacific has come with developments in maritime infrastructure. Between 2024 and 2025, Taiwan pushed the number of high-voltage shore power systems at its ports to 11, relaunched a solar-powered research yacht for Palau, and helped finance Tuvalu’s […]
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Order of the Rising Sun awardee honored by family, friends
Former Palau Ambassador to Japan Minoru Francisco Xavier Ueki (left) shared a photo with a guest during the dinner party organized by his family and friends to honor recognition bestowed upin him by the Japan government through the Order of the Rising Sun award. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Family and friends of former Palau Ambassador to […]
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2019 is very important year for Palau and Japan: Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister
Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki told the media during his visit to Palau last week that 2019 will be a very important year for both countries as it will mark the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. “We would like to establish a win-win relationship for the future and I would […]