The recent pronouncements adopted by the parliaments of Canada and New Zealand showing strong support for Taiwan are sincerely appreciated by the government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
In its special report “Canada and Taiwan: A Strong Relationship in Turbulent Times” released March 30, the Canadian House of Commons analyzed the current state of affairs of its engagement, trade and investment with Taiwan, as well as peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
In response to the North American country’s Indo-Pacific strategy, the report proposed recommendations to expand bilateral ties in areas spanning foreign affairs, indigenous affairs, security, technology and trade and economy. The report concluded that enhanced engagement with Taiwan is important in the face of China’s increased aggression.
The MOFA said the report underscored the importance the Canadian parliament attaches to cross-strait security and its intention to bolster cooperation with Taiwan. The government will continue to work with Canada to ensure peace, stability and prosperity in the region, it added.
Recently an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Taiwan was launched by 22 New Zealand parliamentarians to support Taiwan and Indo-Pacific security and stability through deeper bilateral relations including economic and trade exchanges.
In a pre-recorded message, Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu said the launch of the APPG marked an important milestone in two-way ties and held special significance since it coincided with the 10th anniversary of the Taiwan-New Zealand economic cooperation agreement.
Minister Wu also called on the New Zealand Parliament to support Taiwan’s bid for membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to deepen bilateral exchanges across the board. (SFC-E)
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