Taiwan is strengthening its ties with Tuvalu, one of its few remaining diplomatic allies, in a small but meaningful win for Taipei's push to stay visible on the world stage.

• President Lai Ching-te met Tuvalu's foreign minister in Taipei and called the two countries brothers, not just friends.
• The relationship is nearing its 47th year, and Tuvalu has repeatedly backed Taiwan's participation in international bodies.
• Joint work covers digital upgrades, a sturdier power grid, clean energy, and climate adaptation, plus fish farming and food projects on Tuvalu's outer islands.
• Taipei framed the partnership as a joint answer to two threats: climate change and the spread of authoritarian power.
• Tuvalu pledged to keep speaking up for Taiwan at upcoming global gatherings, including the UN General Assembly and the next UN climate summit.

Outlook: Expect Tuvalu to press Taiwan's case again at the UN and the climate conference, as Taipei works to hold on to its shrinking circle of allies.