5 allies back Taiwan's participation at COP31: MOFA

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Five of Taiwan's diplomatic allies have voiced support for its participation in global climate efforts at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday.

Taipei, Nov. 14 (CNA) Five of Taiwan's diplomatic allies have voiced support for its participation in global climate efforts at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Saturday.

According to a MOFA news release, the remarks were made at the Nov. 11-12 leaders' summit, held as part of the COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. The five countries were the Marshall Islands, Palau, Eswatini, Tuvalu and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine said all voices, including Taiwan's, should be heard, noting that Taiwan was working to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions and strengthen climate resilience, and therefore deserved to take part in the discussions, MOFA said.

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. described Taiwan as an important partner with a leading role in disaster resilience, energy transition and food security. He said the world needed Taiwan's participation in UNFCCC meetings and other United Nations forums, MOFA said.

Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini praised Taiwan's and Japan's experience in disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure, while reaffirming his country's support for Taiwan's participation in global climate efforts, MOFA said.

Tuvaluan Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo said climate change and climate action were not limited by political boundaries, and praised Taiwan's contributions to global climate efforts. He stressed that no willing partner should be left out of international cooperation.

St. Kitts and Nevis Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley highlighted Taiwan's contributions in environmental governance, the circular economy, climate resilience, green energy and capacity building.

Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) thanked the five countries for their support, saying Taiwan would continue working with its allies and like-minded partners to address climate change.

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