US supports Taiwan’s presence at Pacific forum

PRAISE: ‘Taiwan is a reliable, like-minded and democratic partner that contributes significantly to prosperity ... across the Pacific,’ the US Department of State said By Su Yong-yao / Staff reporter, with CNA Add TT as Preferred Source The US backed Taiwan’s continued participation in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as Taiwan and associated countries sent senior delegations to the summit this week.The 55th PIF Leaders Meeting is being held from today to Friday in Koror, Palau, with presidents and high-level officials from Pacific nations including the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, New Zealand, Australia and Fiji expected to attend.Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) is leading a delegation to Palau, which maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan, from Thursday last week to Thurs