Taiwan Lai Qingde said that although it is unfortunately regretful this year's World Health Conference (WHA) is limited by political factors and still has not included Taiwan in an observer's motion in the agenda, but Taiwan's footsteps participating in world health affairs will not stop.In the following, it will continue to deepen partnership with countries around the world and establish a stronger global public health system.
According to the press release of the Taiwan Government, Lai Qingde was accompanied by Wu Zhaoxuan, Secretary -General of the National Security Council, Xu Sijian, deputy secretary general, and He Zhiwei, deputy secretary -general of the presidential palace.Qiu Taiyuan served as the "World Health Action Team" of the head of the regiment.
Lai Qingde said in his speech that although it is very regrettable, this year's World Health Conference is limited by political factors and still has not included Taiwan in the observer's motion in the agenda, but saw the WHO's efforts over the years for many years.The results have been demonstrated. Last year, the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, Canada, Britain and other countries signed a memorandum of medical cooperation. This year's bilateral talks also negotiated work projects for substantial cooperation.
He pointed out that the bilateral talks held by the action group in Geneva this year have more sessions than before, and the level of talk officials is higher than ever.Cooperate with professional forums.All prove that Taiwan's contribution to global public health and health human rights, Taiwan's footsteps will not stop participating in world health affairs.
Lai Qingde continued that the international community's support for Taiwan is also stronger year by year. This year's World Health Conference has a totalThis also means that Taiwan is an indispensable member of the international community in ensuring global hygiene.
He said that there is no national right to health, and it is also a basic human right. The goal of the new government must not only make the people live and live healthy, but also give play to Taiwan's public health medical strength to deepenCooperation to jointly promote the health of all human beings and the global sustainable development.
Lai Qingde also thanked countries for their support for Taiwan.He said that as democratic Taiwan illuminates the world, in the future, Taiwan will continue to deepen partnerships with countries around the world, establish a stronger global public health system to allow "healthy Taiwan" to benefit the world.
Under the opposition of Beijing, Taiwan cannot participate in the World Health Conference for the eighth consecutive year.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mainland China earlier said that Beijing's position has been widely understood and supported by the international community. A Chinese principle is the heart of the international community.
During the administration of former President Ma Ying -jeou in Taiwan, from 2009 to 2016, Taiwan participated in the World Health Conference as an observer.After the Democratic Progressive Party, Tsai Ing -wen was the president. Because of Beijing's opposition and prevention, Taiwan will no longer participate in this annual conference since 2017.
