Japan-Poland Joint Statement Expresses Concern Over Taiwan Strait Peace; Lin Chia-lung Highly Commends
A joint statement following the Japan-Poland summit emphasized the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait for the first time. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomed this concrete action supporting international order.
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(CNA Reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, 16th) The Japan-Poland joint statement reiterated the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that this is the first time the two countries have demonstrated their emphasis on the Taiwan Strait through a joint statement. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung commended the two countries for expressing concern through concrete actions, adding that Taiwan will strengthen its defense and defend the international order alongside like-minded countries.
According to a press release from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a Japan-Poland summit in Tokyo on the 15th. A joint statement was issued after the meeting emphasizing the necessity of a free and open Indo-Pacific, opposing any unilateral changes to the status quo in the East China Sea and South China Sea by force or coercion, reiterating the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and urging the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release in the morning pointing out that this is the first time Japan and Poland have demonstrated their emphasis on the situation in the Taiwan Strait in the form of a joint statement. Lin Chia-lung expressed high affirmation and welcome for the concrete actions of Japan and Poland concerning peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that in the joint statement, Japan and Poland strongly opposed any behavior attempting to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion in the Euro-Atlantic region, the Indo-Pacific region, or other regions of the world. They advocated that security in the Euro-Atlantic region and the Indo-Pacific region are inextricably linked, and Japan and Poland will actively maintain and strengthen close cooperation with like-minded partners.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that it welcomes the international community's continued support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. As a key country in maintaining and promoting security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Taiwan will continue to uphold the concept of "integrated diplomacy" in the future, strengthen its self-defense capabilities, deepen cooperation with like-minded countries, and jointly defend a rules-based international order. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150416
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(CNA Reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, 16th) The Japan-Poland joint statement reiterated the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today that this is the first time the two countries have demonstrated their emphasis on the Taiwan Strait through a joint statement. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung commended the two countries for expressing concern through concrete actions, adding that Taiwan will strengthen its defense and defend the international order alongside like-minded countries.
According to a press release from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held a Japan-Poland summit in Tokyo on the 15th. A joint statement was issued after the meeting emphasizing the necessity of a free and open Indo-Pacific, opposing any unilateral changes to the status quo in the East China Sea and South China Sea by force or coercion, reiterating the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and urging the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release in the morning pointing out that this is the first time Japan and Poland have demonstrated their emphasis on the situation in the Taiwan Strait in the form of a joint statement. Lin Chia-lung expressed high affirmation and welcome for the concrete actions of Japan and Poland concerning peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that in the joint statement, Japan and Poland strongly opposed any behavior attempting to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion in the Euro-Atlantic region, the Indo-Pacific region, or other regions of the world. They advocated that security in the Euro-Atlantic region and the Indo-Pacific region are inextricably linked, and Japan and Poland will actively maintain and strengthen close cooperation with like-minded partners.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that it welcomes the international community's continued support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. As a key country in maintaining and promoting security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, Taiwan will continue to uphold the concept of "integrated diplomacy" in the future, strengthen its self-defense capabilities, deepen cooperation with like-minded countries, and jointly defend a rules-based international order. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150416
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