President Lai eyes stronger ties with South Pacific allies on first overseas visit

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Saturday said he hoped to strengthen collaboration with Taiwan's diplomatic allies in the South Pacific, just before embarking on a trip to the region -- his first official overseas visit since taking office in May.

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