The prime ministers of the UK and Australia are voicing their support for Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations. Boris Johnson and Scott Morrison also say it is important to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. That comes from a joint statement published after the two leaders met via video call on Wednesday UK time.
Johnson and Morrison say Taiwan should be allowed to be a member of organizations where statehood is not a requirement. They also say Taiwan should be allowed to be an observer in organizations where statehood is required.
Right now, Taiwan is excluded from many major international organizations due to pressure from China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory.
Johnson and Morrison also say they are concerned about alleged human rights violations in China and maintaining peace in Taiwan, as tensions between the countries grow.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Joanne Ou said in a statement on Thursday that it was the seventh time this year that leaders from major democracies have discussed Indo-Pacific issues. She says this shows the importance of maintaining security in the Taiwan Strait to the international community.
Ou says Taiwan plans to build stronger ties with global democracies and promote democracy, freedom, and human rights in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.