President Chen Shui-bian (
The two national leaders signed the joint communique on behalf of their respective governments at the end of Note's six-day state visit to Taiwan.
In the communique, Note expressed gratitude for Taiwan's assistance in the Marshall Islands' national development over the years, particularly in education, health, fisheries, infrastructure construction and environmental protection.
Note also reaffirmed his country's firm support for Taiwan's bid to join the United Nations, the WHO and other major international and regional bodies.
For his part, Chen thanked the Marshall Islands for its support for Taiwan's cause in the international arena. He also reiterated the Taiwan government's determination to continue its aid to the North Pacific island nation and to expand bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit.
Before signing the communique, Chen and Note held talks on matters of mutual interest, including the regional and international situation and feasible ways to boost bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
Note told Chen that he has learned a great deal from Taiwan's developmental experience during his just-concluded visit. He promised to help Taiwan upgrade its international profile and presence. He also invited Chen to visit his country in the near future.
Later in the day, Chen presided over a ceremony at the National Concert Hall in the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall complex near the Presidential Office to bid farewell to Note who arrived in Taiwan last Sunday.
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