“The government is committed to enhancing the nation’s self-defense capabilities while expanding cooperation with like-minded partners around the world to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and democratic way of life,” said Foreign Minister Taiwan, Jaushieh Joseph Wu.
According to Wu, Taiwan faces cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns from China, as well as military and economic intimidation. “In the face of authoritarian aggression, the nation will remain calm and rational, and will not provoke or back down,” the foreign minister added.
Wu made the remarks in a pre-recorded video which was issued at the Guatemalan Heads of Mission Seminar, which was chaired by his counterpart from the Central American country, Mario Búcaro.
“Despite meeting the criteria established by the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States as a sovereign and independent country, the nation has been excluded from the United Nations Organization system under the malicious influence of China. »Wu pointed out.
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The Foreign Minister took the opportunity to thank Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, the Government of the Central American ally, and his counterpart, Mario Búcaro, for their support during China’s recent military provocation. In addition, he expressed his appreciation for his support of the nation’s international involvement.
While working together with Guatemala as forces for good in the world, the government will continue to promote strong diplomacy and establish a sustainable partnership with allies, Wu said.
At the same time, it will further strengthen relations with democracies to expand the nation’s international engagement, the foreign minister added.
