Feleti Teo Elected as Tuvalu's Prime Minister Amid Diplomatic Speculations
Taiwan reassured of 'everlasting' ties with Tuvalu following the election of new Prime Minister Feleti Teo.
- Feleti Teo, former attorney general, was named Tuvalu's new prime minister, elected unopposed after the general election.
- Taiwan received assurances from Tuvalu's new government that their diplomatic ties are 'everlasting', amid speculation of a shift towards Beijing.
- Tuvalu, with a population of about 11,200, remains one of the few countries to maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei.
- The new government's stance on an Australian security and migration pact, designed to curb China's influence, has not been disclosed.
- International relations, climate change, and telecommunications are expected to be high priorities for Teo's government.