Foreign minister calls on UN to include Taiwan in global body to ensure peace in Indo-Pacific

Taiwan's minister of foreign affairs Lin Chia-lung has called for Taiwan's inclusion in the United Nations (UN) system to ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific, according to an op-ed published in South Korea's Chosun Ilbo.

In the op-ed, Taiwan's minister Lin underscored China's intentional distortion of UN Resolution 2758 by linking it with its "One China" principle.

China has been suppressing Taiwan's right to participate in the UN and its affiliated organizations, he added.

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“The UN should reclaim the proper interpretation of UN Resolution 2758 to maintain international peace and security as stipulated in the UN Charter and find ways to combat China’s aggressive ambitions," Lin said.

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Earlier in 1971, Resolution 2758 was adopted by the 26th UN General Assembly, to address the issue of China's representation at the international body. However, it led to Taiwan, officially named the Republic of China (ROC), losing its seat at the UN to China.

Since then, Taiwan has been excluded from participating in the international organization and its affiliates.

The foreign minister called out the international community for emphasising the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait at multilateral forums.

However, they have not taken concrete measures to respond to China's aggression or include Taiwan in the United Nations.

79th UNGA to be held from Sept 10

The 79th UN General Assembly is scheduled to be held from September 10 to 30. Taiwan will appeal to its diplomatic allies to urge UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to correct the organisation's wrong interpretation of UN Resolution 2758 in a joint letter.

Further, Lin noted that Taiwan produces over 90 per cent of the world's advanced semiconductors and plays a major role in the supply chain for global manufacturing.

He continued that the Taiwan Strait has become a major international waterway, through which half of the world's maritime trade passes. However, China continues to threaten Taiwan, he added.

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Calling Taiwan a responsible and trustworthy partner, Lin said, "Accepting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the UN system would be the UN’s best option to mitigate potential regional crises, maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and promote global prosperity."

He further pledged that the island nation will continue to cooperate with like-minded nations to maintain the resilient global supply in the semiconductor industry, adding, that Taiwan’s inclusion in the UN system is vital “for a safer and better world."

(With inputs from agencies)