2024-02-27 07:01 United Daily News reporter Zhang Wenxin/Washington Instant Report 48 trade chiefs issued a joint statement on the 26th to support Ukraine in resisting Russian aggression and called on Russia to withdraw its troops immediately. picture…
The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted for more than two years. A total of 48 trade ministers from the United States, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and other Western European countries issued a joint statement on the 26th to support Ukraine in resisting Russian aggression and called on Russia to immediately withdraw its troops; the joint statement included Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and other U.S. Indo-Pacific Allies and partners have not seen mainland China.
The statement pointed out that the trade chiefs issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine on the eve of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting; the official name of Taiwan’s participation in the WTO is “Taiwan, Penghu, Jinma and Macau Individual Tariff Areas.”
The joint statement reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine’s struggle for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and called on Russia to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops.
The joint statement stated that the Russia-Ukraine war continues to have a devastating global and regional impact, including Ukraine’s economy and trade capabilities; Ukraine’s transportation, ports, grain storage facilities and even agricultural land have been affected by the war, hindering Ukraine’s grain production, import and export ; In addition, trade chiefs are concerned about many reports of Russia looting food from Ukraine, saying this violates the principles and values of the WTO.
Ukraine is an important supplier of cereals to the world. The joint statement criticized Russia for using food as a weapon and blocking Ukrainian food exports, which has hit the most vulnerable developing countries. They called for ensuring smooth navigation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, and ensuring that shipping routes and Ports are not subject to the threat of force or blockade.
The joint statement mentioned that it will continue to support Ukraine and promote its export and supply chain security to ensure global food security. It will also continue to make efforts to assist Ukraine, including assisting Ukraine in its reconstruction.
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2024-02-26 23:01:00
