As the 71st World Health Assembly continues in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 21 to 26, the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) thanks Eswatini, the Marshall Islands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Solomon Islands for endorsing Taiwan’s participation in the WHA during the two-on-two debates held at the WHA General Committee and Plenary Session.

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A total of 17 diplomatic allies, six like-minded countries and an observer organization issued direct and indirect statements of support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the 71st World Health Assembly during their addresses at the annual meeting running May 21-26 in Geneva.

President Tsai Ing-wen said May 21 that she will continue working with Prime Minister Rick Nelson Houenipwela to promote mutually beneficial collaboration and exchanges between Taiwan and Solomon Islands.

Expressions of support for Taiwan’s inclusion and calls for a seamless global health network at the 71st World Health Assembly are appreciated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The staunch support of diplomatic allies for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Assembly is deeply appreciated by the government and people, and reflects widespread backing in the international community for the nation’s meaningful participation, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 21.

President Tsai Ing-wen delivered a major speech via video before the Universal Health Coverage Forum held by the World Medical Association at 9 a.m. Geneva time (3 p.m. Taipei time) on Tuesday, May 22.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sincerely thanks the 15 diplomatic allies of the Republic of China (Taiwan) that submitted a proposal urging the World Health Organization to invite Taiwan to participate as an observer in the 71st World Health Assembly, which commenced on May 21 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Office of the President expressed gratitude on May 17 to the 172 members of the United States House of Representatives, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce and Ranking Democrat Eliot Engel, who signed a letter addressed to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urging the WHO to invite Taiwan to participate in this year's World Health Assembly (WHA).

The prestigious Diplomat of the Global Charter award was bestowed upon Taiwan’s Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung May 19 in Geneva for his efforts in promoting health equality and the National Health Insurance system.