The Ministry of Foreign Affairs established the New Southbound Elite Training Program primarily to promote the implementation of Taiwan's New Southbound Policy and enhance diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges with countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the South Pacific. The goal of this program is to cultivate professionals with expertise and an understanding of local cultures, enabling them to play an active role in government agencies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations, thereby strengthening Taiwan’s cooperation with these countries. The establishment of this program has the following main objectives:
Strengthening Diplomatic and Economic Cooperation
One of the core goals of the New Southbound Policy is to expand Taiwan's diplomatic and economic cooperation with countries in Asia, South Asia, and the South Pacific. Graduates of this program will assist the government in conducting more effective diplomatic work, particularly addressing the needs of these New Southbound countries.
Enhancing Talent Development
The program aims to cultivate a group of talents with multilingual abilities and an international perspective who can understand local market demands, cultural differences, and serve as bridges between Taiwan and New Southbound countries.
Deepening Cross-Strait Exchanges and Cooperation
Through this program, participants can strengthen Taiwan's cooperation with these countries in fields such as education, culture, and economics, fostering mutual understanding and friendship.
Assisting Enterprises in Expanding into International Markets
The program also aims to cultivate talents with cross-cultural communication skills to help Taiwanese companies expand into New Southbound markets.