The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that Taiwan's representative office in Papua New Guinea remains open and fully operational.
The clarification comes after PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko unilaterally claimed in July that the Taiwanese mission would be closed.
Taiwan suspended spot-market liquefied natural gas imports from Papua New Guinea following the statement, warning that further measures remain under review.
Foreign ministry officials reaffirmed their strong protest against unilateral actions taken without prior bilateral consultation or mutual agreement.
MOFA says it is coordinating with like-minded international partners to encourage dialogue and protect the mutual interests of both nations in the region.
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