By Bernadette H. Carreon
For Variety

President Remengesau and his delegation left for Taiwan on Tuesday for a second state visit.
The president said the visit will cover discussion on different areas that will be mutually beneficial for Palau and Taiwan.
He said the visit was on the invitation of Taiwan President Chen Shui Bian and accompanying the Palau president is First Lady Debbie Remengesau, State Minister Temmy Shmull , traditional chiefs and governors. The president is bringing to Taiwan an 8-man delegation which includes him.
He added that the visit will also be an opportunity to follow up on previous discussion regarding assistance sought by Palau in the areas of infrastructure, health and environment.
"I wouldn’t be specific at this time, but I will use the visit to finalize some cooperative efforts," Remengesau said.
Palau is among the six countries in the Pacific nation which have a formal diplomatic relationship with Taiwan.
The other countries include Republic of Marshall Islands, Nauru, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati.
Remengesau said Taiwan Ambassador to Palau Matthew Lee is already in Taiwan to welcome the Palau delegation.
He said the five-day visit is enough to discuss in length issues affecting both countries.
The president said his delegation would also meet Taiwan’s Vice President Annette Lu and the new foreign Minister.