Taipei [Taiwan], December 1 (HBTV): Taiwan has expressed gratitude to the United Kingdom's House of Commons for clarifying that the United Nations Resolution 2758 does not pertain to Taiwan.

On Thursday, the House of Commons debated Taiwan's international status and passed a motion supporting Taiwan. The motion stated that UN Resolution 2758 does not address Taiwan's political status, does not establish People's Republic of China (PRC) sovereignty over Taiwan, and remains silent on both Taiwan's status in the UN and its participation in UN agencies.

Catherine West, the British Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Indo-Pacific affairs, affirmed that the resolution determined only the PRC should represent China at the UN but did not make any separate decision regarding Taiwan's status. She further emphasized that the resolution should not be used to prevent Taiwan's meaningful involvement in the UN or the broader international system.

West added, "The UK opposes any efforts to expand the interpretation of Resolution 2758 to alter historical facts, as such actions would not serve Taiwan's interests or those of the UK or the global community."

Taiwan’s Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo stated that the motion strengthened global support for Taiwan’s democratic values and international participation. The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed appreciation, noting that the motion marked a milestone in Taiwan's efforts to challenge China's misinterpretation of the resolution.

The motion was introduced by Blair McDougall, a Labour lawmaker for East Renfrewshire, and was signed by 16 other MPs from various political parties. This showed significant bipartisan support for Taiwan's sovereignty and its participation in international affairs.

Following similar actions by Australia, the Netherlands, Guatemala, and Canada, the British House of Commons becomes the fifth foreign legislative body to pass a motion in support of Taiwan regarding UN Resolution 2758.

UN Resolution 2758, passed on October 25, 1971, recognized the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China, replacing the Republic of China (ROC) as a permanent Security Council member. Meanwhile, the Dutch House of Representatives passed a motion earlier this week urging the Dutch government to follow Germany's example and sign a mutual legal assistance agreement with Taiwan.   

(ANI)