President Daniel K.Y. Han of the Legislative Yuan receives delegation led by H.E. Ambassador Anjanette Kattil of the Republic of the Marshall Islands; President Han: Taiwan and the Marshall Islands enjoy solid diplomatic ties, and we look forward to further deepening multifaceted cooperation.
On the afternoon of March 26, Legislative Yuan President Daniel K.Y. Han (韓國瑜), accompanied by Legislator and Chairman Dr. Lu Hsien-Yi of the Taiwan-Marshall Islands-Belize Parliamentary Friendship Association, received a delegation led by H.E. Ambassador Anjanette Kattil and Deputy Chief of Mission Cassailis Jarom from the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
President Han welcomed Ambassador Kattil, noting that Taiwan and the Marshall Islands have maintained diplomatic relations for 28 years and enjoy a solid friendship. He added that both countries belong to the Austronesian language family and share a strong foundation for exchange. President Han expressed that the two sides could deepen cooperation in healthcare, high-tech, fisheries, education, and talent cultivation. He further pointed out that the Marshall Islands have strong tourism potential and expressed hope that people in Taiwan would travel there, thereby enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
Ambassador Kattil responded with greetings on behalf of President Hilda Heine, Speaker of the Nitijela (parliament) Brenson Wase, and the government of the Marshall Islands. She noted that the two countries have cooperated closely since establishing diplomatic ties in 1998 and that Taiwan is a key partner. She also thanked President Han for his letter of concern following the fire at the Nitijela building and expressed hope that Taiwan and the Marshall Islands would continue to deepen cooperation in areas such as healthcare, climate change, environmental protection, and infrastructure. Ambassador Kattil emphasized that the two countries have strong diplomatic ties and that resolutions in support of Taiwan in the Nitijela have received cross-party support.
During the meeting, Legislator Lu noted that in recent years, students from the Marshall Islands have come to Taiwan to receive medical training. He also invited Ambassador Kattil to attend the Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress in Taoyuan at the end of this year. Both sides also exchanged views on education, culture, fisheries, and medical training. Afterwards, President Han presented Ambassador Kattil with the Legislative Yuan’s commemorative Kaoliang liquor as a token of appreciation for her efforts to advance relations between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands. The meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes and concluded successfully with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photograph. (2026/03/26)
President Han welcomed Ambassador Kattil, noting that Taiwan and the Marshall Islands have maintained diplomatic relations for 28 years and enjoy a solid friendship. He added that both countries belong to the Austronesian language family and share a strong foundation for exchange. President Han expressed that the two sides could deepen cooperation in healthcare, high-tech, fisheries, education, and talent cultivation. He further pointed out that the Marshall Islands have strong tourism potential and expressed hope that people in Taiwan would travel there, thereby enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
Ambassador Kattil responded with greetings on behalf of President Hilda Heine, Speaker of the Nitijela (parliament) Brenson Wase, and the government of the Marshall Islands. She noted that the two countries have cooperated closely since establishing diplomatic ties in 1998 and that Taiwan is a key partner. She also thanked President Han for his letter of concern following the fire at the Nitijela building and expressed hope that Taiwan and the Marshall Islands would continue to deepen cooperation in areas such as healthcare, climate change, environmental protection, and infrastructure. Ambassador Kattil emphasized that the two countries have strong diplomatic ties and that resolutions in support of Taiwan in the Nitijela have received cross-party support.
During the meeting, Legislator Lu noted that in recent years, students from the Marshall Islands have come to Taiwan to receive medical training. He also invited Ambassador Kattil to attend the Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress in Taoyuan at the end of this year. Both sides also exchanged views on education, culture, fisheries, and medical training. Afterwards, President Han presented Ambassador Kattil with the Legislative Yuan’s commemorative Kaoliang liquor as a token of appreciation for her efforts to advance relations between Taiwan and the Marshall Islands. The meeting lasted approximately 50 minutes and concluded successfully with the exchange of commemorative gifts and a group photograph. (2026/03/26)