Taipei Times
Date: May 13, 2015
By: Shih Hsiu-chuan  /  Staff reporter

Belarus was “oblivious to the international reality” when it said in a joint statement with China that it opposed Taiwan’s participation in international organizations that require statehood, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anna Kao (高安) said yesterday.

The ministry “deeply regrets” that Minsk reiterated the position it had long held for the sake of “ingratiating itself with mainland China,” Kao said.

She said the statement revealed Minsk’s ignorance of the international reality and damaged Taiwan’s rights and interests.

As a sovereign nation that values freedom, the Republic of China (ROC) is entitled to apply for a seat in international organizations of concern to the rights and interests of its people, Kao said.

“The ministry will stick with this position without being disturbed by any comments made by an individual country with this regard,” she added.     [FULL  STORY]