Foreign Ministry Applauds Czech Senate for Drafting United Nations Resolution 2758
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Written by Penny Haywood
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) extended appreciation to the Czech Senate on April 20th for approving a draft resolution, debunking China's take on UN Resolution 2758, asserting Taiwan's right to join global organizations.
This resolution, proposed by Czech Senator Pavel Fischer, was passed the day prior, amidst revealing claims that the 1971 UN resolution doesn't even hint at Taiwan, nor does it confer China's sovereignty over it, nor does it preclude Taiwan's inclusion in UN agencies.
The resolution also chastises China for attempting to pervert UN Resolution 2758's meaning, politically, by conflating it with the legendary "one China" principle.
According to Fischer, messing with the integrity of UN documents for political motives could not only backfire on Taiwan and China but also impact the Czech Republic and other nations alike.
Remarkably, the Czech Republic will keep fostering mutually beneficial relationships with both the People's Republic of China and Taiwan, as stated by Fischer.
The resolution also invites Taiwan's participation in world-renowned organizations like Interpol, ICAO, WHO, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
A whopping 50 senators supported the resolution during the vote, which took place a mere five months after the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Czech Chamber of Deputies sanctioned a resolution opposing China's distortion of UN Resolution 2758.
Taiwan's Foreign Affairs Minister, Lin Chia-lung, lauded the close bond between the two countries, emphasizing Taiwan's stand as a sovereign state. He also stated that Taiwan will work alongside its fellow democracies to combat authoritarian regimes and safeguard shared values.
Notably, other governmental bodies worldwide, including the US House of Representatives, European Parliament, British parliament, Canadian House of Commons, and more, have issued similar motions aproposing Taiwan in recent years.
In a recent UN Security Council meeting on March 30th, the US even broached the topic of Taiwan's involvement in the UN and other prominent international organizations, accusing China of abusing Resolution 2758.
In summary, international efforts to support Taiwan's access to the UN and other international organizations are escalating. This is evident in the Czech Senate's recent resolution, growing diplomatic criticism of China, and Taiwan's own assertions of sovereignty, as backed by democratic allies.
Additionally, the latest developments mirror a widening chasm among nations, with pro-democracy countries increasingly questioning China's stance on Taiwan's inclusion – despite opposition from PRC-aligned states such as Russia and Pakistan.
- The Czech Senate's recent resolution, which debunks China's interpretation of UN Resolution 2758 regarding Taiwan's right to join global organizations, is a part of the ongoing policy-and-legislation discourse.
- Pavel Fischer, the propose of the draft resolution, accused China of politically distorting UN Resolution 2758 by conflating it with the "one China" principle, an action he believes could have far-reaching consequences not only for Taiwan and China, but also for the Czech Republic and other nations.
- In light of the Czech Senate's resolution, Taiwan's Foreign Affairs Minister, Lin Chia-lung, has emphasized Taiwan's stand as a sovereign state and has stated that they will work alongside their fellow democracies to combat authoritarian regimes and safeguard shared values.
- The general news landscape is witnessing a surge in resolutions and motions from various governmental bodies worldwide, including the US House of Representatives, European Parliament, British parliament, Canadian House of Commons, urging Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations such as Interpol, ICAO, WHO, and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
