Taiwan joined more than 40 World Trade Organization member economies in showing support for Ukraine during an event held alongside the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference taking place Feb. 26-29 in Abu Dhabi, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a statement released Feb. 25, the economies reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty and territorial integrity and called on Russia to immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw its military forces from Ukraine’s territory to within its internationally recognized borders.
According to the statement, Russia’s war of aggression violates the WTO’s founding principles and continues to have devastating regional and global impacts.
All WTO members are encouraged to simplify customs procedures and facilitate infrastructure development to help promote Ukraine’s exports and preserve its supply chain integrity, as well as to identify practical ways to assist the East European country with reconstruction.
The MOFA said Taiwan stands in solidarity with Ukraine and remains dedicated to countering authoritarian expansion while safeguarding the multilateral trade system and global economic stability.
As a responsible member of the international community and one of the world’s major economies, Taiwan will continue to work with like-minded partners to help maintain Ukraine’s infrastructure and contribute to its recovery, the ministry added. (SFC-E)
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