US, Japan and South Korea Reaffirm Taiwan Strait Peace and Stability

The United States, Japan and South Korea have reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait following a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met in New York and issued a joint statement outlining their shared position on regional stability.

The three countries emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and expressed opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo.

The statement also expressed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in appropriate international organisations.

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomed the joint statement, saying Taiwan appreciated the continued international attention to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country would continue strengthening its self-defence capabilities and working with the United States, Japan, South Korea and other democratic partners to safeguard regional peace, stability and prosperity.

The ministry also said it would continue seeking greater opportunities for Taiwan to participate meaningfully in international organisations and contribute to addressing global challenges.

The trilateral statement comes as regional security remains a key concern for governments across the Indo-Pacific, with the Taiwan Strait continuing to attract international diplomatic attention.