Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that the 2026 Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) will prioritize communication resilience, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, transnational repression, and energy resilience. The plan was presented after member countries held the annual joint committee meeting in Taipei that day.

The ministry stated the meeting brought together representatives from the United States, Japan, Australia, and Canada, with the U.K. once again participating as an observer. This year’s session was led by the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association in coordination with the Foreign Ministry, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Australian Office, and the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei.

Attendees included North American Affairs Director-General Wang Liang-yu (王良玉), AIT Deputy Director Karin Lang, Australian Office Deputy Representative Dan Stuart, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Director  Kakizawa Michi, and Canadian Trade Office Political and Public Affairs Director Charles Hudon.

The Foreign Ministry said discussions reviewed this year’s achievements and looked into future overseas “franchise events” and domestic programs. Plans will aim to improve evaluation methods, increase youth participation, and strengthen international ties. Since its establishment in 2015, the GCTF has held more than 90 activities with over 10,000 participants from 135 countries, becoming a major platform for global cooperation.