Fiji, Dec. 1 -- The Marshall Islands is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the South Pacific and the greater Indo-Pacific region, Anjanette Kattil, the Marshall Islands ambassador to Taiwan, said in a recent interview with Taiwan News.

"Our goal is to maintain a stable environment that reflects our interest in the wider Pacific," Kattil said. The Marshall Islands works closely with Taiwan and other regional partners to monitor developments, protect its sovereignty, and promote regional transparency, she said.

She pointed out that during Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine's state visit to Taiwan in June, she signed a letter of intent with Taiwan's national security authorities to deepen security cooperation. Kattil said ...