Support from the EU and U.S. for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said April 22.
The ministry’s statement came in response to a joint press release following a two-day meeting between European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman that concluded earlier the same day in Brussels.
The two sides underscored the importance of cross-strait peace and stability to regional and global security and prosperity and expressed support for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
According to the MOFA, the latest development follows similar stances expressed in statements issued after the EU-U.S. Summit and G7 Summit last year. It shows that cross-strait peace and stability have consensus in the democratic world.
At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate, it is particularly significant for the EU and U.S. to show unwavering backing for Taiwan. Their cooperation with like-minded partners to ensure rule-based international order and defend the universal values of freedom, democracy and respect for human rights demonstrates this, the ministry added.
The MOFA said as a responsible member of the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan will continue to work with other forces for good to enhance the resilience of the democratic world while ensuring regional peace and stability to counteract the threats posed by authoritarian regimes.
In a tweet on its official Twitter account, the MOFA said “We welcome @SanninoEU & @DeputySecState underscoring the importance of peace & stability in the #Taiwan Strait, supporting the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues & discouraging actions undermining the status quo.” (SFC-E)
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