2022-05-16
DPP Thanks its International Partners for their Support of Taiwan’s Participation in the WHA
The 75th meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA) was held on May 22-28. Many of the participating countries expressed their support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the forum. DPP Spokesperson Peifen Hsieh stated today that, as part of the “Taiwan Can Help” campaign, Taiwan not only donated crucial COVID-19 medical supplies to countries across the globe but also shared its experience with epidemic prevention. The United States, Japan, and many other like-minded countries also emphatically support Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHA. The DPP is sincerely grateful for the advocacy of its international friends and partners.
Spokesperson Hsieh confirmed that many countries have recently expressed their support for Taiwan's participation in the WHA. On April 27, the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of a pro-Taiwan bill. The legislation urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support Taiwan in its efforts to regain its World Health Organization (WHO) observer status. U.S. President Joseph Biden has already signed the bill into law. In addition, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to Taiwan and supported Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHA in the 2022 edition of their Diplomatic Bluebook. Denmark, Latvia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belize, and numerous other countries have also either published open letters or drafted legislation favoring Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHA. Indeed, during an April press conference, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde reiterated her support for Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHO.
Spokesperson Hsieh further stated that many influential international organizations and alliances had expressed their outspoken support for Taiwan. Last week, the Group of Seven (G7) emphasized the importance of Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHA and WHO in its Foreign Ministers’ Communique. The May conference of the Indo-Pacific Formosa Club highlighted Taiwan’s crucial role in the international community. It also showcased the need for Taiwan’s participation in the WHO and other similar organizations. In addition, the World Medical Association (WMA) recently published an open letter calling upon WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to support Taiwan. The letter requested that Taiwan be given observer status to join the WHA.
The spokesperson added that the advocacy of so many countries exemplifies the international community’s unwavering commitment to Taiwan. The DPP is sincerely grateful to its partners and will continue to promote globalization and close collaboration with international organizations. The DPP is also dedicated to expanding its impact and aspires to make a greater contribution to the WHA and other global alliances.
