Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA response to joint statement by leaders of Japan and Poland emphasizing importance of cross-strait peace and stability
Date：2026-04-16
Data Source：TAIWAN-JAPAN RELATIONS ASSOCIATION
April 16, 2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely affirms and welcomes the joint statement released by the leaders of Japan and Poland on April 15, in which they reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue.
The joint statement was issued following a summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Tokyo on the same day. It marked the first time that Japan and Poland had used a joint statement to demonstrate the importance they attach to the situation across the Taiwan Strait.
In the document, the two countries also firmly opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Euro-Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, and other regions of the world by force or coercion. In addition, they recognized that the security of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions was inseparable and expressed their determination to actively maintain and strengthen cooperation with like-minded partners.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the international community’s continued support for cross-strait peace and stability. Taiwan is a key country in maintaining and advancing the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. Moving forward, Taiwan will continue to implement its integrated diplomacy policy, bolster its self-defense capabilities, and deepen collaboration with like-minded countries so as to jointly safeguard the rules-based international order.