Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel because of its support for the island nation, the country’s foreign minister said on Nov. 12.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung told reporters that Taiwan will be “friendly to countries that are friendly to [Taiwan].”
As an example of Israel’s support, Lin referenced a declaration signed in July by 72 members of the Israeli Knesset, the country’s parliament, which called for Taiwan’s greater inclusion in international organizations.
Lin added that the Palestinian territories are “very bad to Taiwan” because they back the “One China” principle, which holds that there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it….
Taiwan Wants to Deepen Ties With Israel, Foreign Minister Says
