Fiji, Oct. 12 -- Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting partnerships in agriculture, healthcare, technology and climate resilience as it marked its 115th National Day.

Representative of the Taipei Trade Office in Fiji, David Cheng-Wei Wu, made the statement at a reception in Suva on 8 October, attended by former Fiji Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and other guests.

Wu said Taiwan had maintained a presence in Fiji since 1971, with more than five decades of cooperation helping build lasting relationships between the two countries.

He said Taiwan's contribution extended beyond government-to-government relations, with trust developed through long-term people-to-peop...