BY KING’S OFFICE CORRESPONDENTS
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – His Majesty King Mswati III has expressed deep gratitude to Taiwan for positively transforming the daily lives of emaSwati across the country.
Speaking during a state banquet hosted in his honour by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, the King said the true measure of the long-standing bilateral relationship was evident in ordinary households.
His Majesty noted that the partnership had borne tangible fruits, touching various sectors including education, agriculture, health and rural electrification.
“The true value of our relationship can be seen in the lives it has touched,” the King said.
His Majesty highlighted that these benefits were visible in young people returning home equipped with knowledge to serve Eswatini, farmers gaining new techniques, patients receiving healthcare, and rural families receiving electricity connections.
These shared experiences, the King said, have embedded the friendship between the two nations into the daily lives of their people, fostering enduring bonds between emaSwati and Taiwanese professionals, technical experts, medical personnel, and volunteers working side by side.
His Majesty commended President Lai on Taiwan’s impressive economic growth, technological advancement, and global leadership in sectors such as semiconductors, smart agriculture, and public health. He said Taiwan’s national journey demonstrated what determination, innovation, and education could achieve.
Recalling a previous visit during President Lai’s inauguration, the King shared a light-hearted moment about a joint shrimp fishing expedition, noting with a smile that he had emerged as the champion of the contest.
His Majesty reaffirmed Eswatini’s support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international platforms, emphasizing that nations must retain the sovereign freedom to choose their friends.
He also advocated for peaceful dialogue in resolving global differences, stating that families everywhere deserve safety, stability, and a promising future.
As Taiwan prepares to celebrate its National Day tomorrow, Saturday October 10, 2026, His Majesty extended heartfelt wishes for the continued peace, health and prosperity of the Taiwanese people, before leading guests in a toast to President Lai and the enduring friendship between the two countries.
