TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — G7 member nations reiterated their support for Taiwan’s international participation in a joint statement issued on Tuesday (Sept. 24).
During a high-level UN General Assembly meeting, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and the EU welcomed Taiwan’s inclusion in global organizations “where statehood is not a prerequisite and as an observer or guest where it is.”
They also said maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is imperative for global security and prosperity and called for a peaceful resolution to cross-strait issues.
The leaders expressed concern over developments in the East and South China Seas and opposed unilateral changes to the status quo. They rejected China’s militarization and intimidation in the South China Sea and said there is no legal basis for China’s claims in the region.
The joint statement stressed the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and highlighted its role as a legal framework for international maritime activities.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) thanked G7 for its unwavering support for the country’s international participation and peace in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan will continue to work with G7 member states and like-minded countries to uphold global peace, stability, and prosperity, it said.
Since the UN General Assembly began, multiple diplomatic allies have spoken up for Taiwan’s inclusion in the UN system.