The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has been commenced at the UN Headquarters in New York on September 13, with the General Debate to be held from September 20 to 26. The theme for this year’s UN General Assembly and General Debate is “A watershed moment: transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.” The theme reflects the formidable challenges facing the international community, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, energy and food crises, climate change, and threats to global supply chains. At this critical moment in history, nations across the globe must work together in order to build a more sustainable and resilient world.
For this year’s UN campaign, the government will again request that diplomatic allies speak up for Taiwan during the UN General Debate. It will also ask them to submit a letter to UN Secretary-General Antόnio Guterres to urge him to give due attention to the persistent and inappropriate exclusion of Taiwan’s 23 million people from the UN system, uphold the universal values of human rights that are one of the founding pillars of the UN, and realize the UN vision that no one be left behind. Taiwan should be able to join forces with all countries of the world in facing global challenges.
To enhance understanding of Taiwan’s accomplishments in relevant fields among the UN and the global village, the government will distribute visual promotional materials and host a series of side events in New York during the UNGA, focusing on sustainable development and innovation. The events will cover Taiwan’s second voluntary national review on its implementation of the SDGs, which will be published soon, and share Taiwan’s experiences in realizing the SDGs. In addition, a cross-party delegation of legislators will travel to New York to provide guidance. Members of the overseas compatriot community will also organize activities to support Taiwan’s bid and help convey to the international community the message that the people of Taiwan aspire to participate in the UN.
MOFA sincerely thanks diplomatic allies, friendly countries, and overseas compatriot communities for their long-standing support and assistance regarding Taiwan’s efforts to expand its international participation. MOFA is also grateful for the staunch international support for Taiwan’s democratic values and for security across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan again calls on the UN to cherish the efforts that Taiwan has made as a responsible member of the international community and to bring Taiwan into its fold.
