The Central News Agency quotes the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Acting spokeswoman in Taipei, Yeh Fei-pi, as stating that Taiwan has maintained close contacts with both the Solomon Islands' ruling and opposition parties.

Ms. Fei-pi said the bilateral relations are not expected to change, regardless of which party wins the Prime Ministership.

The Central News Agency reports Ms. Fei-pi as stating various bilateral cooperative programs will continue to be carried out without any hitch.