Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/09/21
By: Timothy J. Hwang and Kuan-lin Liu
New York, Sept. 20 (CNA) Three of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies spoke up in support of
From left to right: President Baron Divavesi Waqa, President Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara, and King Mswati III
Taiwan’s participation at the United Nations during the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.
During the general debate, which is the annual meeting of heads of state and government at the beginning of the General Assembly session, leaders from Paraguay, Swaziland and the Republic of Nauru spoke up in favor of Taiwan’s participation at the U.N.
Paraguayan President Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara remarked that “The Republic of China (Taiwan) has, through international collaborations, promoted programs related to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With years of history aiding Paraguay and other countries, Taiwan has made effective contributions to the world.”
The president went on to ask on behalf of Paraguay that U.N. members work to find a way to enable Taiwan to participate in the U.N. including attending U.N. meetings and events, so its 23 million people can form alliances with countries around the world and officially take on the responsibility of global citizens. [FULL STORY]