President Chen Shui-bian (
Chen is scheduled to deliver a brief summary of his trip upon his return to the CKS International Airport in Taoyuan today, sources said.
Before he left Swaziland, the last stop on his four-nation trip, Chen and Swaziland King Mswati III signed a joint communique at the king's palace in Mbabane, the country's capital.
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The king said his country would continue supporting Taiwan's efforts in seeking participation in the UN and the WHO because Taiwan's involvement in these agencies would contribute to world peace and prosperity.
The 36-year-old king of Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy, accepted an invitation by Chen to visit Taiwan.
In the communique, both heads of state called on the world community to resolve domestic and international disputes through peaceful dialogue and negotiation and to drop force and confrontation as a means to solve problems.
The leaders also reiterated that the two countries would continue their close cooperation to jointly enhance peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and the world community.
The king expressed his gratitude for longstanding assistance from Taiwan, which he viewed as conducive to his country's development, and lauded Taiwan's achievements in political reform and economic development in recent years.
Chen and his delegation of more than 100 members then went to the airport, where they received a military salute before embarking on their journey home.
Chen's latest African tour, which began on June 30, also included Senegal, the Atlantic archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe and Malawi.
The shortness of the runway in Swaziland meant that Chen's plane had to leave the country only partially fueled.
Chen will fly to Malawi and Abu Dhabi to refuel on his way home.
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