Taiwan's president Tsai Ing Wen is to visit Tuvalu, the Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands at the end of the month.
Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen celebrates her victory. Photo: AFP
Taiwan's foreign ministry announced the president's first visit to the region on Friday.
Taiwan's deputy foreign affairs minister, Francois Wu, said it was hoped the visit would show the importance placed on Taiwan's friendships with the countries.
Six Pacific island countries recognise Taiwan's independence from China and are among 20 nations worldwide who favour links with Taipei over Beijing.
The Pacific visit comes after Panama switched its allegiance to from Taiwan to China in June.
The Taiwan leader will visit the Pacific between October the 28 and November the 4th.
