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Eswatini's Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla's engagement, highlighted by a visit to Taiwan and acknowledgment for supporting the May trip, signals a potentially evolving diplomatic role for the nation. This aligns with Ukraine's broader strategy during the UNGA to diversify its international support base beyond traditional partners, incorporating actors like Eswatini into a multi-faceted diplomatic offensive.

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