G7 calls for Taiwan-Strait peace, supports international partnership

The leaders of the G7 countries reiterated the importance of stability and peace in the Taiwan Strait while expressing support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations in a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the Taipei Times reported.

“We reaffirm that maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is indispensable for international security and prosperity. We support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, including the World Health Assembly and WHO technical meetings, both as a member where statehood is not a prerequisite and as an observer or guest where it is,” the leaders said at the end of the summit. Statement in Italy.

“There remains no change in the fundamental position of G7 members on Taiwan, including the one-China policy,” the statement said, calling for a “peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues.”

The meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) was held on September 24 on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Following the event, the chairman of the meeting issued a statement confirming that peace and stability would be maintained throughout the country. Taiwan Strait.

During a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly, the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Britain, the US and the EU welcomed Taiwan’s inclusion in global organizations “where statehood is not a prerequisite.” And as an observer or guest wherever he/she is.

Additionally, the leaders expressed concern over developments in the East and South China Seas and opposed unilateral changes to the status quo. he/she rejected China’s militarization and intimidation in the South China Sea and said China’s claims in the area have no legal basis, Taiwan News reported.

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.

In response, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) thanked the G7 for the country’s international partnerships and unwavering support for peace in the Taiwan Strait.

According to MOFA’s official statement, “MOFA welcomes this statement and appreciates that the G7 continues to publicly express the importance it attaches to cross-strait peace and stability as well as to Taiwan at international events. Gives his/her support.”

“Taiwan will continue to work with G7 members and other like-minded countries to safeguard the rules-based international order; Upholding the common values ​​of democracy, freedom, rule of law and human rights; and jointly preserve peace, stability and prosperity in the region and around the world,” the statement said.

Since the UN General Assembly began, many diplomatic allies have called for Taiwan’s inclusion in the UN system.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is composed of 15 member states, including five permanent members with veto power and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.

The five permanent members of the UNSC include China, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and the United States. Non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are elected by the UNGA for a 2-year term.