Taiwan's president to visit Tuvalu, Palau and Marshall Islands

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves to the crowd on national day to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan's formal name, in Taipei, Taiwan October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Tuvalu, Palau and Marshall Islands in the Pacific, the presidential office said on Friday.

Lai will leave Taiwan on Nov. 30 and return on Dec. 6, Deputy Taiwan Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang told reporters.