Taiwan's President in Eswatini: A State Visit to Strengthen Ties

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Eswatini

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Taiwan's President in Eswatini: A State Visit to Strengthen Ties

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday for a state visit aimed at strengthening ties with one of his few remaining diplomatic allies amid increasing international pressure from China. Lai attended a military welcome ceremony at the Mandvulo International Conference Hall alongside Mswati III, followed by bilateral talks. An agreement on mutual customs assistance was signed between Taiwan and the Kingdom of Eswatini, and Mswati reaffirmed his support for Taiwan's participation in the international community.

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