Strengthen Austronesian Exchanges – Agreement for Cooperation on Austronesian Peoples Cultural Affairs Signed by Minister of the Council of Indigenous Peoples and Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Today, the
Council of indigenous Peoples signed the Agreement for Cooperation on
Austronesian Peoples Cultural Affairs with the Ministry of Culture and Internal
Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, our Pacific ally. The Press
Conference for Signing Ceremony was jointly held in Taipei by both parties, in
which Minister Icyang from Council of Indigenous Peoples and Minister Amenta
Matthew from the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs of the Republic of
the Marshall Islands signed the agreement on behalf of respective governments.
The press conference began with a traditional blessing ceremony performed by
the Amis People. After the signing ceremony by both Minister Icyang and
Minister Amenta Matthew, songs and dances were respectively performed by both
parties, the warm and festive scene showcased the rich and beautiful culture of
the Austronesian Peoples.
Minister Icyang
stated that the contents of the agreement are based on reciprocity, with
exchanges and cooperation in many fields including language and culture,
traditional wisdom and skill, economy, and sports. The important theme of
climate change is specifically included so that, utilizing the age-old wisdom
accumulated by our Austronesian ancestors, both parties can jointly combat the
environment and challenges brought about by modernization.
Minister Amenta
Matthew stated that since the formalization of the diplomatic ties between Taiwan
and the Marshall Islands 20 years ago in 1998, the bilateral exchanges have
been close and unique. This is due to the shared principles of democracy and
freedom, as well as the shared Austronesian heritage between the two nations.
Minister Amenta also conveyed her commitment to working closely with CIP
through the signing of the agreement, and to promote the preservation of the
Austronesian culture. This is the right direction which will strengthen the
substantial exchanges between the peoples of the two nations.
Minister Icyang
further pointed out that this agreement was approved by the Executive Yuan end
of last year. It is the first bilateral agreement for cooperation signed with
our Pacific allies since the establishment of CIP. It is also the first
bilateral agreement for cooperation on Austronesian Peoples cultural affairs
since the activation of the Austronesian Forum. Our two nations shall continue
to implement the contents of the agreement, and jointly promote the various
cooperation projects of the Austronesian Forum to facilitate the sustainable
development of the Austronesian culture circle.
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