Premier Cho Jung-tai said that Taiwan is committed to collaboration with other nations to effectively combat crime and uphold global security and stability.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that Taiwan is committed to collaboration with other nations to effectively combat crime and uphold global security and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely appreciates that the administrations and friendly members of parliament of more than 30 countries, as well as the European Union, have publicly expressed concern over the cross-strait situation or stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability after China once again recently launched military drills to intimidate Taiwan.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said Oct. 17 that the government will continue to promote the five trusted industry sectors proposed by President Lai Ching-te to further shape Taiwan into an inclusive, innovative, smart and sustainable country.
A reception marking the inauguration of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in Mumbai and celebrating the National Day was held on the evening of October 16. The event was cohosted by Ambassador Baushuan Ger, Representative of the TECC in India, and Director General Chang Chun-yu of the TECC in Mumbai.
In response to a question from the media on October 16, a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that Australia was deeply concerned that China had commenced large-scale military exercises around Taiwan and that Australia urged China to refrain from actions that increased the risk of accident and potential escalation. The spokesperson added that differences should be resolved through dialogue, not the threat of force or coercion, and that peace and stability
The 44th and 45th summits of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) took place in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, from October 6 to 11. During the meetings, the United States, Japan, Australia, India, the Republic of Korea, and other like-minded countries expressed concern about the situation in the South China Sea and underlined the importance of peace and stability in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes and affirms these statements.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung called on like-minded partners to unite against authoritarianism and support Taiwan’s participation in global organizations.
Typhoon Yagi swept across Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar in September, triggering floods and landslides, causing many casualties, and damaging property. Despite suffering significant adverse effects themselves, Taiwan’s businesspeople in affected areas displayed the warmth of the Taiwanese people, making generous donations of relief supplies and assisting with reconstruction efforts.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a short film in the lead-up to Double Tenth National Day that spotlights Taiwan’s accomplishments at home and abroad.
Taiwan partnered up with Australia, Canada, Japan and the U.S. to hold a seminar on leveraging technology to achieve sustainable development Sept. 19 in New York City, underscoring the country’s indispensable role in realizing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
