Dr. Roy Chun Lee
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Republic of China (Taiwan)
June 13, 2023
(As Prepared for Delivery)
Ladies and gentlemen:
On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all.
In 2015, the Global Cooperation and Training Framework began as a bilateral scheme primarily focused on public health training. It has since evolved into a joint effort among Taiwan, the United States, Japan, and Australia. The GCTF has expanded to cover a wide array of topics, from gender equality and media literacy to the digital economy and law enforcement cooperation. This transformation demonstrates our shared commitment to addressing global issues.
I am pleased that so many experts have joined us here to exchange ideas and knowledge, moving us one step closer to a more just and transparent world.
At this event, we are discussing the problem of corruption. When corruption is committed by powerful actors, its negative impact goes far beyond violating the fundamental rights of individuals. It poses a serious threat to governance and global security. This is why preventing and prosecuting corruption requires collective effort, from both the public and private sector. In this workshop, we are building a solid and diverse foundation from which to begin. Corruption is one of the most serious challenges facing the international community today.
To combat corruption, Taiwan leverages cohesive interaction among the government, academia, and civil society. And the political will to stop corruption is strong. In 2015, the Act to Implement the United Nations Convention against Corruption was passed. Based on this commitment, we are eager to share expertise and experience so as to help reduce corruption worldwide.
In closing, thank you for participating in this event. I wish you all very engaging and insightful discussions tomorrow.