MOFA response to G7 foreign ministers’ statement emphasizing cross-strait peace and stability and supporting Taiwan’s international participation

November 13, 2025

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) and the high representative for foreign affairs and security policy of the European Union met in Niagara, Canada, on November 12. After the event, they issued a joint statement reiterating the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. They also encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues through constructive dialogue and supported Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sincerely welcomes and appreciates the joint statement.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung notes that the document marks the fourth time this year that the G7 foreign ministers have reiterated their constructive position regarding cross-strait peace and stability, showing that preserving the status quo across the Taiwan Strait is the consensus of the international community. Minister Lin also affirms that the G7 foreign ministers have repeatedly championed Taiwan's international participation this year. MOFA welcomes such expressions of concern and support by allies and friendly countries at international occasions. Taiwan, as a responsible member of the international community, will keep working with democratic partners to jointly ensure regional and cross-strait peace, stability, and prosperity. MOFA will continue to promote integrated diplomacy to demonstrate Taiwan's contributions to multilateral collaboration.

For this G7 foreign ministers' meeting, Canada also invited the foreign ministers of Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine to discuss such issues as maritime security and prosperity, critical minerals, economic resilience, and energy security.