Three of Taiwan's diplomatic allies made a push Wednesday for Taiwan's
inclusion in the United Nations, when their leaders addressed the 81st
session of the U.N. General Assembly.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña said in his speech that Taiwan's exclusion
is "a stain on the United Nations", reaffirming Paraguay's support for the
full and meaningful participation of Taiwan in the U.N. and its specialized
agencies.

In a similar vein, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. notes that the U.N.
Charter begins with the commitment, "We the peoples", and says the U.N.
"marginalizes Taiwan's 23 million people, disregarding that foundational
purpose."

Meanwhile, King Mswati III of the African kingdom of Eswatini also expressed
support for Taiwan, which he said plays a vital role in global supply chains.

The 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly opened on Sept. 8, with the
high-level General Debate running from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28.

(CNA -NS)