In a recent meeting in New York, the foreign ministers of the United States, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The spokesperson of the Presidential Office of the Republic of China expressed sincere thanks for this joint statement and emphasized that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region are crucial elements for international security and prosperity.
The meeting, attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong on September 21st Eastern Time, resulted in a joint statement emphasizing the significance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The statement opposed any unilateral changes to the status quo and expressed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. It also reiterated support for the international legal principles embodied in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight for all countries in the Indo-Pacific region and globally.
The spokesperson for the Presidential Office of the Republic of China reiterated that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region are key consensus among the international community, essential for global security and prosperity, and touching upon the core interests of the world. The Presidential Office welcomed and appreciated the foreign ministers of the three countries for demonstrating a strong stance on the security and stability of the Taiwan Strait and the region through concrete actions.
Amid rapidly changing geopolitical situations, the spokesperson emphasized the necessity for democratic partners to cooperate to uphold a rules-based international order. Positioned at the forefront of the global democratic line of defense, Taiwan, as a responsible member of the regional and international community, is determined to maintain regional peace and stability. It will continue to collaborate with like-minded democratic partners to enhance its self-defense capabilities, strengthen supply chain security and resilience, safeguard freedom and democracy values, and contribute more to the world.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China stated that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are not only critical for security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region but also closely linked to global economic stability and supply chain security. The reaffirmed public support from the United States, Japan, and South Korea for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait highlights the high degree of international consensus on Taiwan’s security.
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu expressed sincere welcome and gratitude for this support. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to work with international partners to actively seek meaningful participation of Taiwan in international organizations to enable Taiwan to make substantial contributions to the various global challenges faced collectively.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes ongoing international attention to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. In the face of escalating regional challenges, the Republic of China will continue to strengthen its self-defense resilience, firmly uphold the current situation in the Taiwan Strait, and deepen cooperation with the United States, Japan, South Korea, and other democratic partners to jointly maintain peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.