Marshall Islands and Taiwan sign trade deal
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 28 October 2019
“The Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine has met with her Taiwanese counterpart and witnessed the signing of a trade deal between the two countries.
“An economic cooperation agreement was signed on Friday in Tapei after meetings between Dr Heine and her Taiwan counterpart Tsai Ing-wen.
“According to a release from Tsai's office, the agreement would boost trade and investment between the two countries, and "elevate the bilaterial partnership to greater heights".
“A memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation was also signed.
“On Monday, the Marshall Islands and Taiwan also signed an agreement establishing sister-city relations between Jaluit Atoll and New Taipei City, according a statement from Dr Heine's office.”
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