Talking points by Minister Dr. Lin Chia-lung for a meeting with the Honorable Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini

Talking points by Minister Dr. Lin Chia-lung for a meeting with the Honorable Jane Mkhonta-Simelane, Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs of the Kingdom of Eswatini

• Data Source：Department of West Asian and African Affairs
• Date：2025-10-22

Dr. Lin Chia-lung

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Republic of China (Taiwan)

October 22, 2025

(As Prepared for Delivery)

Welcoming the delegation and expressing appreciation for warm hospitality extended during Minister Lin Chia-lung's visit to Eswatini

I warmly welcome Minister Mkhonta and her delegation. I also wish to express my appreciation to Minister Mkhonta and Mr. Reilly for accompanying me during my visit to Hlane Royal National Park this April.

Thanking Minister Mkhonta for receiving delegation of major Taiwanese tour operators in September

Last month, a delegation comprising 16 Taiwanese tour operators visited Eswatini on a fact-finding tour. We would like to thank Minister Mkhonta for receiving them. We are confident that even more Taiwanese tourists will visit Eswatini in the future.

Calling for Eswatini's continued support at upcoming COP 30

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) will convene in Belém, Brazil, in November. We sincerely hope that Minister Mkhonta, along with other members of the Eswatini government, will continue to call on the international community to include Taiwan in related global efforts.

Promoting bilateral cooperation in wildlife and nature conservation

We are eager to learn from Eswatini's valuable experience regarding wildlife and nature conservation and look forward to hearing Mr. Reilly's insights on the matter. By working together, Taiwan and Eswatini can protect even more of the world's precious wildlife.