The recent G7 joint statement emphasised the need for stability and peace in the Taiwan Strait, underscoring the importance of Taiwan’s participation in international organisations.
The leaders, in their declaration, stressed that maintaining peace in the region is essential for global security and prosperity. They further supported Taiwan’s inclusion in international bodies, such as the World Health Assembly and WHO technical meetings, as either a member, where statehood is not required, or as an observer where applicable.
This position was expressed in an end-of-summit statement from the G7 nations, which include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.
Despite their support for Taiwan’s engagement on the global stage, the G7 leaders reiterated that their stance on the One China policy remains unchanged. However, they strongly advocated for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing cross-strait tensions.
The G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting took place on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, during which they issued their collective call for peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations was highlighted, stressing that Taiwan’s contributions are valuable to global cooperation in various fields, including public health.
The G7’s concerns were not limited to the Taiwan Strait. The joint statement also addressed China’s growing military presence and activities in the East and South China Seas.
The G7 opposed China’s unilateral attempts to alter the status quo in these regions, particularly its militarization of the South China Sea. The leaders rejected China’s territorial claims, stating there was no legal basis for them under international law, specifically referencing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomed the G7’s clear stance on the region’s peace and stability. MOFA expressed gratitude for the international community’s ongoing support of Taiwan’s inclusion in global organisations and efforts to ensure peace in the Taiwan Strait.
In its response, Taiwan reiterated its commitment to working with G7 members and other like-minded nations to uphold democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law.
Taiwan stressed its desire to maintain the rules-based international order and contribute to peace and stability in the region. Since the beginning of the UN General Assembly, multiple diplomatic allies have advocated for Taiwan’s inclusion in the international system.
They argue that Taiwan, despite not being recognized as a UN member state, plays a crucial role in global discussions and decision-making processes, particularly concerning public health and international security.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a key body in international peacekeeping, consists of five permanent members—China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Russia—who wield veto power, and ten non-permanent members who are elected for two-year terms.
While Taiwan is not represented on the UNSC, its importance in global discussions is being increasingly acknowledged by international actors, particularly those in the G7, who continue to advocate for its involvement in global governance.
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