2013/9/25
Press Release No. 238
US Department of State Spokesperson Jen Psaki issued the following statement on September 24, 2013, welcoming the participation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO):
“We welcome the invitation from ICAO Council President Kobeh to Taiwan’s civil aviation authorities to participate as guests in the 38th ICAO Assembly in Montreal September 24-October 4, 2013. We are encouraged to see that this arrangement was reached through international cooperation and appreciate the flexibility and support of both ICAO and its members. We continue to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in multilateral organizations that do not require statehood for membership.
“Taiwan’s active participation in this year’s Assembly will promote global aviation safety and security, and will strengthen ICAO as an institution.”
Furthermore, at the ICAO Assembly on September 24, US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx thanked the member states, observers, and special guests for their participation in the event.
The ROC government deeply appreciates the US’s longstanding support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, as well as the positive statements by the US government in this regard. We will take advantage of this opportunity to bolster cooperation with the US and other parties, so as to achieve a seamless sky. (E)