Taiwan's Foreign Ministry (MOFA) said it is actively promoting a Taiwan–Philippines Economic Corridor to deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation, while jointly advancing projects that contribute to stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific.

The initiative aligns with recent outcomes from the Australia–United States Ministerial Consultations, where Washington and Canberra reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and highlighted cooperation with the Philippines and Japan to advance the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). 

MOFA said Taiwan has prioritized alignment with the LEC through an integrated diplomatic approach, introducing the Taiwan–Philippines Economic Corridor as a complementary framework. In August, Taiwan and the United States jointly organized an investment and trade delegation to the Philippines, a move MOFA described as advancing shared objectives for third-country development.

Beyond cooperation with Washington, MOFA said Taiwan will continue consultations with Japan, citing shared interests among like-minded partners along the First Island Chain. Taiwan–Japan Relations Association Deputy Head Lin Yu-hui (林郁慧) said the LEC is a key platform for deepening cooperation

“The Luzon Economic Corridor is one of our key objectives for deepening cooperation with like-minded countries. When meeting Japanese visitors, Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍), also exchanges views on related cooperation plans. Looking ahead, the ministry will continue to work with Japan and other like-minded partners to advance these initiatives together, in order to promote peace, stability and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific,” Lin said.

The push comes as delegations of Japanese lawmakers visited Taiwan following the Diet’s recess, reflecting sustained parliamentary engagement amid broader Indo-Pacific coordination.