Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Sternly Condemns China's Malicious Slander of Paraguayan President
Regarding the state visit of President Santiago Peña of our ally Paraguay to Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stated today that it expresses the strongest condemnation and sternly refutes the malicious remarks made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a press conference yesterday, which falsely claimed Taiwan is part of China and called President Peña a pawn of 'Taiwan independence separatist forces,' in an attempt to undermine the long-standing, solid, and close friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 14th) Following the state visit of President Santiago Peña of our ally Paraguay to Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stated today that it expresses the strongest condemnation and sternly refutes the malicious remarks made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a press conference yesterday. These remarks included the false claim that Taiwan is a part of China and the malicious assertion that President Peña is a pawn of 'Taiwan independence separatist forces,' in an attempt to sabotage the long-standing, solid, and close friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay.
President Santiago Peña led a delegation on a state visit to Taiwan from the 7th to the 10th. President Lai Ching-te welcomed him with a grand military ceremony and awarded him the Order of Brilliant Jade with Grand Cordon in recognition of his contributions to Taiwan-Paraguay friendship.
In a press release this afternoon, MOFA pointed out that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. This is an internationally recognized fact and the objective status quo in the Taiwan Strait. China has no right to interfere in Taiwan's foreign relations. MOFA once again expressed its sincere gratitude for President Peña's long-term support for Taiwan-Paraguay friendship and for speaking out strongly for Taiwan in the international community.
MOFA explained that it is an international consensus and a fundamental rule for nations to interact based on the principles of equality and mutual respect for sovereignty. Taiwan has the right to engage with all countries in the world, and Paraguay's foreign policy, determined by its sovereignty, should also be respected. The malicious slander against President Peña by China will only make the world see more clearly China's intention to disrupt the international order with its hegemony. MOFA called on all countries to jointly condemn it.
MOFA stated that the 69-year friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay is ever-strong. President Peña's state visit to Taiwan was fruitful, with the signing of several cooperation agreements. In the future, both sides will continue to promote various 'Honorary Programs' under the 'Total Diplomacy' policy, working together for the national development and well-being of the people of both countries. At the same time, they will jointly resist the expansion of authoritarian forces, defend democratic values, and maintain peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150514
President Santiago Peña led a delegation on a state visit to Taiwan from the 7th to the 10th. President Lai Ching-te welcomed him with a grand military ceremony and awarded him the Order of Brilliant Jade with Grand Cordon in recognition of his contributions to Taiwan-Paraguay friendship.
In a press release this afternoon, MOFA pointed out that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, not subordinate to the People's Republic of China. This is an internationally recognized fact and the objective status quo in the Taiwan Strait. China has no right to interfere in Taiwan's foreign relations. MOFA once again expressed its sincere gratitude for President Peña's long-term support for Taiwan-Paraguay friendship and for speaking out strongly for Taiwan in the international community.
MOFA explained that it is an international consensus and a fundamental rule for nations to interact based on the principles of equality and mutual respect for sovereignty. Taiwan has the right to engage with all countries in the world, and Paraguay's foreign policy, determined by its sovereignty, should also be respected. The malicious slander against President Peña by China will only make the world see more clearly China's intention to disrupt the international order with its hegemony. MOFA called on all countries to jointly condemn it.
MOFA stated that the 69-year friendship between Taiwan and Paraguay is ever-strong. President Peña's state visit to Taiwan was fruitful, with the signing of several cooperation agreements. In the future, both sides will continue to promote various 'Honorary Programs' under the 'Total Diplomacy' policy, working together for the national development and well-being of the people of both countries. At the same time, they will jointly resist the expansion of authoritarian forces, defend democratic values, and maintain peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150514