. Via this platform, nations in the region are making connections and, through persistent communication and dialogue, putting their all into promoting peace, security, and prosperity.

A wide range of topics are covered at the Ketagalan Forum—Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue. Over the years, such luminaries as former Prime Minister of Japan and Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party Taro Aso, former Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, former US Vice President Richard B. Cheney, former US National Security Advisor H. R. McMaster, former Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense Taro Kono, former US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, former US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft, and former Australian Minister of Defense Christopher Pyne have delivered keynote speeches at the event.

Through hosting the Ketagalan Forum, Taiwan showcases its determination to address the security issues of today. The gathering represents Taiwan’s pledge to be a proactive and reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific.