TAIPEI, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Taiwan is looking forward to re-establishing ties with former ally Honduras and has been in touch with both of the presidential candidates who are friendly towards Taipei, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Wednesday.

Salvador Nasralla, who on Tuesday took a razor-thin lead in Honduras’ presidential election, and his closest rival Nasry Asfura have said they may resume diplomatic relations with Taiwan if elected. Ties with Taipei were severed by the government of outgoing President Xiomara Castro in 2023.

Speaking to reporters at parliament in Taipei, Lin said that with the vote counting still underway, the government was closely monitoring the situation.

“As for the two presidential candidates who are friendly towards Taiwan, we have maintained good intera

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