WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State MikePompeo on Tuesday congratulated Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wenon her recent re-election, praised its response to thecoronavirus crisis and called Taiwan, claimed by China as itsown, a reliable partner.

"We have a shared vision for the region - one that includesrule of law, transparency, prosperity, and security for all,Pompeo said in a statement. "The recent COVID-19 pandemicprovided an opportunity for the international community to seewhy Taiwans pandemic-response model is worthy of emulation."

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