G7 communique supports Taiwan's WHA bid, cross-strait resolution
In a communique released following three days of the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting in London, ministers from the U.K., U.S., Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy and the EU said they support "Taiwan's meaningful participation in World Health Organization (WHO) forums and the World Health Assembly (WHA)."
"The international community should be able to benefit from the experience of all partners, including Taiwan's successful contribution to the tackling of the COVID-19 pandemic," the communique said.
This is the first time a G7 communique has mentioned Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
The communique also expressed concern over the ongoing cross- strait tension.
"We underscore the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encourage the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues," it said.
"We reiterate our strong opposition to any unilateral actions that could escalate tensions and undermine regional stability and the international rules-based order, and express serious concerns about reports of militarization, coercion and intimidation in the region," it added.