Taiwan condemns exclusion from Interpol, UN climate activities

Chief of Mission, Taiwan Government in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, has said that Taiwan’s exclusion from Interpol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) deprives these organisations of a valuable partner in the fight against crime and climate change, while raising concerns about the effectiveness of the esteemed organisations in addressing pressing issues on a global scale.

He stated that the country’s unique geopolitical position in the Asia-Pacific region and its advanced capabilities of utilising high-technology in law enforcement and environmental protection makes it an invaluable partner in combating transnational crime and mitigating the effects of climate change.

According to Liu in a statement, Taiwan has been excluded from INTERPOL for 35 years, making it difficult for Taiwans Criminal Investigation Bureau to track down gangsters and combat fraud in a timely manner.

“Because Taiwan is kept out of the world’s preeminent international crime-fighting alliance, Interpol, we posit that the world’s largest international police organisation, which relies on cooperation between its member countries to combat organised crime, terrorism, and cyber threats, needs to rethink its stand on excluding the Island nation from its network.

“Similarly, UNFCCC aims to address the issue of global climate change through international cooperation and coordination. Taiwan’s exclusion from the UNFCCC has hindered its ability to contribute its expertise and resources to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development,” he said.

He explained that Taiwan has made significant progress in developing renewable energy sources and implementing climate change mitigation strategies, making it a valuable partner in global efforts to address climate change.

“As the main theme of UNFCCC COP29 focuses on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), it is urgently crucial to highlight the importance of Taiwan’s participation in this significant global event. Taiwan’s involvement in these discussions is essential in addressing pressing environmental issues and contributing to the collective efforts towards a sustainable future,” he added.

Liu stressed that Taiwan’s exclusion from Interpol and UNFCCC not only undermines its ability to contribute to global security and environmental protection, but also violates its right to participate in international organisations. The diplomatic isolation of Taiwan has led to its exclusion from international bodies, despite its clear capabilities and willingness to cooperate with the international community.

He, however, buttressed that the latest trend of countries like United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand calling for Taiwans participation in all kinds of international organisations and institutions, have greatly acknowledged Taiwan as an indispensable partner in providing specialty and know-how, to assist the world to fight-off or build-up a more effective collaboration and integrate Taiwan into the world team.

“As a responsible member of the global community, Taiwan deserves a seat at the table in organisations such as Interpol and UNFCCC to contribute to global efforts to address pressing security and environmental challenges.”

“Therefore, by allowing Taiwan to participate in such organisations, the international community can benefit from its expertise and resources in combatting transnational crime and mitigating the effects of climate change,” he said.