Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-08-30
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that democracy is a key element to peace and prosperity
Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (right) said that democracy is a key element to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. (CNA photo)
in the Indo-Pacific. He was speaking at a forum about the Indo-Pacific in Taipei.
The Indo-Pacific is the center of trade and power and the home of over 4 billion people. Wu said many economies are growing quickly here and their freedom and prosperity depend on the relations between the countries here. Wu said the security challenges Taiwan faces is a threat to security and freedom in the region. He called on countries to defend the right for countries to be treated with equality and respect.
Wu also said democracy is a key to the region’s stability and prosperity. He called on the strengthening of democratic institutions and said Taiwan would be glad to help other countries by sharing its democratic experience.
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