ADB Membership Name Unilaterally Changed, Chuang Tsui-yun Calls for Equal Participation
Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun protested the unilateral change of Taiwan's membership name at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting, calling for equal participation. She also highlighted Taiwan's focus on promoting women's participation and digital transformation.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Yen-tzu, Taipei, 5th) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting is taking place this week. Minister of Finance Chuang Tsui-yun, as a Governor, led a delegation to participate and delivered a statement, while also continuously protesting the unilateral change of Taiwan's membership name and advocating for equal participation.
The Ministry of Finance explained in a press release that this year's 59th ADB Board of Governors Annual Meeting is held from May 3 to 6 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The Ministry of Finance stated that regarding the unilateral change of Taiwan's membership name, Chuang Tsui-yun continuously expressed protest and advocated for equal participation during her meeting with ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and at the Governors' business meeting.
The Ministry of Finance emphasized that Taiwan is a founding member of the ADB and fulfills its obligations and responsibilities as a member state. It called on the ADB and all member states to uphold mutual respect and ensure fair treatment and equal participation for all member states in ADB activities.
In addition, Chuang Tsui-yun stated during her exchanges that she affirmed President Asakawa's reform directions, supported the ADB's optimization of procurement rules and strengthening assistance to small island developing countries, and emphasized Taiwan's重视 on promoting women's participation and digital transformation issues.
At the same time, Chuang Tsui-yun also expressed concern about promoting domestic resource mobilization to strengthen the fiscal resilience and autonomy of developing member countries, and to optimize their tax systems and policies to achieve the vision of sustainable development.
Masatsugu Asakawa stated that facing global challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and environmental pressures, the Asian region must engage in deep connectivity and cross-border cooperation. The ADB will strive to enhance regional economic resilience and inclusive growth through concrete strategies such as power grid integration, digital infrastructure, and mobilization of private sector capital.
Asakawa pointed out that the ADB is also actively promoting internal reforms and environmental and social protection measures, aiming to become a core pillar of regional stability and prosperity.
The Ministry of Finance noted that Chuang Tsui-yun's leadership of the delegation to the ADB Board of Governors Annual Meeting as a Governor demonstrates Taiwan's emphasis on international participation. In addition to delivering statements at the Board meetings, she also held talks with senior ADB officials and interacted with high-level financial officials from other member states in various venues, deepening Taiwan's relationship with the ADB and other member states, expanding financial diplomacy, and seeking international cooperation opportunities for Taiwanese enterprises. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Yen-tzu, Taipei, 5th) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting is taking place this week. Minister of Finance Chuang Tsui-yun, as a Governor, led a delegation to participate and delivered a statement, while also continuously protesting the unilateral change of Taiwan's membership name and advocating for equal participation.
The Ministry of Finance explained in a press release that this year's 59th ADB Board of Governors Annual Meeting is held from May 3 to 6 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The Ministry of Finance stated that regarding the unilateral change of Taiwan's membership name, Chuang Tsui-yun continuously expressed protest and advocated for equal participation during her meeting with ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa and at the Governors' business meeting.
The Ministry of Finance emphasized that Taiwan is a founding member of the ADB and fulfills its obligations and responsibilities as a member state. It called on the ADB and all member states to uphold mutual respect and ensure fair treatment and equal participation for all member states in ADB activities.
In addition, Chuang Tsui-yun stated during her exchanges that she affirmed President Asakawa's reform directions, supported the ADB's optimization of procurement rules and strengthening assistance to small island developing countries, and emphasized Taiwan's重视 on promoting women's participation and digital transformation issues.
At the same time, Chuang Tsui-yun also expressed concern about promoting domestic resource mobilization to strengthen the fiscal resilience and autonomy of developing member countries, and to optimize their tax systems and policies to achieve the vision of sustainable development.
Masatsugu Asakawa stated that facing global challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and environmental pressures, the Asian region must engage in deep connectivity and cross-border cooperation. The ADB will strive to enhance regional economic resilience and inclusive growth through concrete strategies such as power grid integration, digital infrastructure, and mobilization of private sector capital.
Asakawa pointed out that the ADB is also actively promoting internal reforms and environmental and social protection measures, aiming to become a core pillar of regional stability and prosperity.
The Ministry of Finance noted that Chuang Tsui-yun's leadership of the delegation to the ADB Board of Governors Annual Meeting as a Governor demonstrates Taiwan's emphasis on international participation. In addition to delivering statements at the Board meetings, she also held talks with senior ADB officials and interacted with high-level financial officials from other member states in various venues, deepening Taiwan's relationship with the ADB and other member states, expanding financial diplomacy, and seeking international cooperation opportunities for Taiwanese enterprises. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150505
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