00:02A new representative office in Taipei for the self-governing African region of Somaliland.
00:09It's moved into a building that houses many other embassies and diplomatic missions in the city.
00:15Officials say it will help expand Somaliland's engagement with the rest of the diplomatic community here.
00:20It also comes as both sides say ties between Taiwan and Somaliland continue to deepen.
00:26Taiwan is a very important ally for us.
00:30We have the same principles in terms of democracy, freedom, rule of law.
00:37Completely different to authoritarian regimes that are seeking to put pressure both on Taiwan and Somaliland.
00:52Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991, but is only recognized officially by one country.
01:00Taiwan officials emphasize Somaliland's importance as its first major partner in East Africa.
01:06I believe our partnership can serve as a valuable model for neighboring countries and help advance Taiwan's innovative and interactive
01:17engagement with Africa.
01:19Even as Somaliland celebrates the new office, reports suggest there could be pressure on Taiwan's only remaining formal diplomatic ally
01:27in Africa, Eswatini.
01:29Media outlet Swaziland News reported that Eswatini's prime minister had invited a U.S. economist for cabinet-level talks.
01:37While there, the economist reportedly suggested the country should establish diplomatic ties with China.
01:43But asked about the reports, multiple Taiwanese officials, including its foreign minister, brushed off the claims.
02:04The foreign minister also said he looks forward to the king of Eswatini visiting Taiwan at the end of the
02:10year.
02:11Howard Zhang and Cadence Quaranta for Taiwan Plus.
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