Visiting Swaziland King Mswati III says his country will continue supporting Taiwan's bid to join UN-affiliated international organizations.

In a meeting with Legislature President Wang Jin-pyng, Mswati III reaffirmed his pledge.

"We know that your country, you have proved yourself that you're capable, you've managed your affairs very well, not long ago quite a few problems like national disaster, some diseases including SARS, but you have done them very very effectively and fast," said Mswati III. "All what I'm trying to say is, through demonstration that your country has a lot to share in the global world, so that is why we from the kingdom will continue to promote your appeal to be a member for the UN agencies [sic]."

Taiwan is often excluded from participation in international organizations due to interference from Beijing. China views Taiwan as a part of its territory, though the two sides have governed themselves independently for 60 years.

Mswati III also met with President Ma Ying-jeou. The president told Swaziland's head of state that improved cross-strait ties have been affirmed by the international community.

"On the diplomatic front, we will continue our flexible diplomacy approach, and will place great emphasis on honesty, humanitarianism, economics and trade, and cultural diplomacy," said Ma. "It is our hope that we can expand relations with our allies in those areas. Under the framework of a cooperative agreement reached between the Republic of China and Swaziland, we are willing to offer assistance to [Swaziland]."