Social media posts made by Louis Cheick Sissoko condemning external influences for interfering with the airspace sovereignty of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar, which resulted in the revocation of overflight permits for President Lai Ching-te’s trip to Eswatini, are deeply appreciated by Taiwan’s government and people, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
In his posts, Sissoko, presiding officer of the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC), emphasized that national sovereignty cannot be conditional, adding that African countries must be able to freely choose their partners and strategic orientations. He further asserted that global cooperation must be based on respect for national decision-making, noninterference and balanced and responsible partnerships.
According to the MOFA, Sissoko’s remarks expressed strong support for President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini and reflected African leaders’ firm stance against external interference and in defense of fairness and justice. The ministry added that the comments indicate growing awareness within African civil society of the impact of external hegemony on the continent.
Taiwan, the AU and African countries all attach great importance to national sovereignty and autonomy and are committed to establishing equal and reciprocal international relations, the MOFA said. Taiwan will not back down in the face of attempts to exert political influence over global aviation, the economy or trade in ways that undermine international norms, it added.
The ministry said Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with African partners and like-minded countries. It added that the goal is to uphold the principle of equality in international exchanges, resist diplomatic coercion in all forms and safeguard an international order based on mutual respect and trust. (YCH-E)
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In his posts, Sissoko, presiding officer of the African Union’s Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC), emphasized that national sovereignty cannot be conditional, adding that African countries must be able to freely choose their partners and strategic orientations. He further asserted that global cooperation must be based on respect for national decision-making, noninterference and balanced and responsible partnerships.
According to the MOFA, Sissoko’s remarks expressed strong support for President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini and reflected African leaders’ firm stance against external interference and in defense of fairness and justice. The ministry added that the comments indicate growing awareness within African civil society of the impact of external hegemony on the continent.
Taiwan, the AU and African countries all attach great importance to national sovereignty and autonomy and are committed to establishing equal and reciprocal international relations, the MOFA said. Taiwan will not back down in the face of attempts to exert political influence over global aviation, the economy or trade in ways that undermine international norms, it added.
The ministry said Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with African partners and like-minded countries. It added that the goal is to uphold the principle of equality in international exchanges, resist diplomatic coercion in all forms and safeguard an international order based on mutual respect and trust. (YCH-E)
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