TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The US on Tuesday called Taiwan a “vital partner” after senior officials from both sides held high-level talks on technology, Reuters reported.

The discussions took place during the sixth round of the US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue, a forum launched during the first Trump administration. The dialogue is a key platform for economic and technology coordination between the two sides.

The talks were led by US Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg and Taiwan Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫). The State Department said the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in emerging technologies.

Both sides signed statements covering the Pax Silica Declaration, a US-led initiative aimed at securing AI and semiconductor supply chains. They also agreed on broader cooperation related to economic security.

“Taiwan is a vital partner on these and other important economic initiatives and its advanced manufacturing sector plays a key role in fuelling the AI revolution,” the State Department said.

The talks also covered supply chain security, drone component certification, and cooperation on critical minerals. Officials discussed ways to reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience in strategic sectors.

Discussions further highlighted progress in responding to economic coercion and expanding cooperation in third countries. The two sides also addressed tax barriers to encourage greater bilateral investment.

Taiwan has long pushed for an agreement to avoid double taxation, saying it would help boost cross-border investment. Semiconductor exports remain a core pillar of Taiwan’s economy.

In a separate statement, Taiwan’s economy ministry said both sides agreed that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are “crucial to global economic security and prosperity.”

The two sides also discussed low-Earth-orbit satellite cooperation and undersea cable security. Taiwan has accused China of damaging undersea telecom cables, allegations Beijing denies.