The government and people of Taiwan sincerely appreciate allies and like-minded partners backing the country’s meaningful participation in Interpol, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nov. 12.
According to the MOFA, administrative authorities, legislative bodies, interparliamentary organizations and dignitaries from over 70 countries voiced support for the country’s inclusion in the international police organization.
Taiwan’s allies met with Interpol’s leadership and sent letters during the institution’s 92nd general assembly Nov. 4-7 in the U.K. city of Glasgow, the MOFA said. Allied nations including Belize, Eswatini, Palau, Paraguay, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Marshall Islands also displayed their support through the screening of videos during the assembly.
This was complemented by like-minded partners who continue to advocate for Taiwan’s involvement in international organizations like Interpol, as demonstrated in statements released following the G7 summit and foreign ministers’ meeting, along with joint statements released after Australia-U.K. ministerial consultations and Australia-France foreign and defense ministerial consultations.
In addition, legislatures worldwide showed strong support: the Australian Senate, Canadian House of Representatives, Czech Senate, Dutch House of Representatives, European Parliament, Guamanian Parliamentary Assembly, Guatemalan Parliament, Italian House of Representatives, and St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Assembly passed resolutions to promote Taiwan’s engagement in Interpol. Parliamentarians from Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Spain and South Korea, as well as members of the regional branches of the Formosa Club, delivered letters to Interpol to call for Taiwan’s admission.
Taiwan has also left no stone unturned in its outreach to the international community. Domestic governmental agencies continue to publish persuasive articles in global media outlets, among them a piece by Commissioner Chou Yew-woei of the Ministry of the Interior’s Criminal Investigation Bureau arguing that Taiwan’s participation in Interpol supports a safer global village. “Borderline Operations,” a CIB-launched video, is also available on major social media services of the MOFA, the ministry added.
The MOFA emphasized that Taiwan is ready and willing to work with international society to combat transnational crimes. The ministry concluded by calling for Interpol’s speedy incorporation of Taiwan into the global law enforcement network. (POC-E)
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