The video demonstrated staunch and steadfast US support for Taiwan. During these debates, Ambassador Andrew Bremberg, US Permanent Representative to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, for the first time posted a three-minute video expressing support for Taiwan, urging WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to reinstate Taiwan’s WHA Observer status, which WHO granted Taiwan from 2009 to 2016. Taiwan’s allies praised the Taiwan Model, which has helped Taiwan successfully contain the virus, and urged WHO to learn from Taiwan’s experience. Nauru and Eswatini spoke up for Taiwan in opposition to China in the General Committee and the Marshall Islands and Honduras voiced support in the General Assembly. Although the agenda significantly shortened the time allotted to member states delivering statements, Taiwan was heartened by diplomatic allies and like-minded countries continuing to voice strong support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the World Health Organization.ĭuring the resumed session of the 73rd WHA, Taiwan’s diplomatic allies engaged in two-plus-two debates in support of Taiwan. In the May session, 14 diplomatic allies of Taiwan submitted a proposal for a supplementary agenda item entitled “Inviting Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly as an Observer.” The proposal was considered during the resumed session, held from November 9 to 13. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expresses its sincere gratitude for this overwhelming show of support and is confident about the prospects for its WHA campaign.ĭue to the pandemic, the 73rd WHA was held virtually for the first time ever, with a session in May and a resumed session in November. Through the joint efforts of the government and civil society, Taiwan’s bid to participate in the World Health Assembly this year has once again received unprecedented global support. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has further demonstrated to the international community the need for Taiwan’s participation in global disease prevention mechanisms.
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