TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan will promote the formation of an “Indo-Pacific peace chain” through close international exchanges and experience-sharing, Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling (管碧玲) said Thursday.
Kuan said bilateral and multilateral tabletop exercises and joint training will help Taiwan build a shared language and common strategic understanding in the Indo-Pacific, per an Ocean Affairs Council press release. These exchanges could lead to shared operational platforms to strengthen regional security cooperation networks.
The minister said she believes ocean governance should be based on the principles of openness, transparency, and inclusiveness. Allowing all capable partners to participate is key to effectively addressing regional and global maritime issues, she said.
Kuan said the Ocean Affairs Council is currently focusing on enhancing maritime domain awareness and early warning capabilities; deepening international cooperation and joint action mechanisms; ensuring navigational safety and improving risk response capacity; and strengthening deterrence and the ability to transition between peacetime and wartime operations.
Taiwan is steadily advancing toward becoming a strong maritime nation and will continue to strengthen ocean governance resilience through international cooperation and capacity building, Kuan said.
