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Allies issue joint call for Taiwan’s WHO inclusion
By Lin Chia-nan / Staff reporter
The representative offices of the US, Japan and Australia yesterday issued a joint call for Taiwan’s participation in the WHO, while highlighting the importance of universal access to effective vaccinations against COVID-19.
The 74th World Health Assembly commenced virtually on Monday, but Taiwan was excluded for a fifth consecutive year.
The American Institute in Taiwan, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association and the Australian Office in Taipei issued a joint statement reiterating their support for “Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the work of the World Health Organization, and Taiwan’s participation as an observer in the World Health Assembly.”
Taiwan lauds stance of US, Japan on China
UNDERSCORING COMMITMENT: Cross-strait issues have become a concern for the Indo-Pacific region and the world, Presidential Office spokesman Xavier Chang said
By Lin Chia-nan / Staff reporter
The Presidential Office yesterday welcomed a joint statement by the US and Japan that underscores their commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
The statement, issued by the White House after a meeting between US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, highlighted the countries’ deepening partnership on defense including of cyber and space defense as well as on key technologies, healthcare and the climate.