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Taiwan elections, January 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary David Cameron congratulated Dr Lai Ching-te following presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan.

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Foreign Secretary David Cameron said:

The elections today are testament to Taiwan’s vibrant democracy. I offer warm congratulations to the people of Taiwan on the smooth conduct of those elections and to Dr Lai Ching-te and his party on his election. I hope that the 2 sides of the Taiwan Strait will renew efforts to resolve differences peacefully through constructive dialogue, without the threat or use of force or coercion.

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Published 13 January 2024