Mbabane – Eswatini has reiterated its call for Taiwan’s meaningful and appropriate participation in the United Nations system.
His Majesty King Mswati III says Taiwan has an important role to play in global trade, technological innovation and sustainable development.
The King made the call on September 22, 2026, while addressing the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he said the international community could not afford to exclude key contributors from forums aimed at achieving sustainable global growth.
“Taiwan plays a vital role in global supply chains. It has much to contribute to the international community and can play a highly meaningful role in building a sustainable future for humanity,” His Majesty said.
He said Taiwan’s contribution to global supply chains and technological innovation meant it had expertise that could benefit international cooperation, including efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eswatini called for what it described as a correct interpretation of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and supported Taiwan’s meaningful contribution to international cooperation.
The Kingdom also called for Taiwan’s meaningful and appropriate participation in the UN system, saying its contribution should be recognised in international efforts to address global challenges.
The issue dates back to October 25, 1971, when the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758, changing the representation of China at the United Nations.
The resolution recognised the representatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the only legitimate representatives of China at the UN and decided to expel the representatives of Chiang Kai-shek.
Before the resolution, the Republic of China (ROC) government had represented China at the United Nations since the organisation was founded in 1945. Following the Chinese Civil War, the ROC government relocated to Taiwan, while the PRC was established on the Chinese mainland in 1949.
The interpretation of Resolution 2758 remains contested. Taiwan’s government maintains that the resolution concerns China’s representation at the UN and does not determine Taiwan’s political status or expressly prohibit Taiwan’s participation in the UN system.
Eswatini’s position, as reiterated by the King, is that Taiwan should be allowed meaningful participation in international cooperation and should be able to contribute its expertise to global development efforts.
His Majesty also linked the issue to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, saying stability in the region was important to regional and global peace and prosperity.
He called for dialogue, restraint and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
The Taiwan issue formed part of a wider address in which the King called on the United Nations to strengthen oversight of international peace agreements and ensure that countries comply with commitments they have signed.
“The United Nations should provide oversight to ensure follow ups and monitor compliance on these agreements to last forever,” His Majesty said.
He also raised concern over unconstitutional changes of government in Africa, saying such developments undermine the rule of law and democratic institutions.
The King further pointed to military expenditure as a concern, saying resources were being diverted away from economic development. He said the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and its aspiration to “silence the guns” reflected Africa’s resolve to end conflict and create conditions for sustainable growth.
His Majesty urged the UN to move beyond being a debate chamber and deliver concrete outcomes for ordinary citizens.
He questioned whether global institutions had the genuine will to restore trust among nations and whether the major transformations taking place globally could be managed without leaving any country or person behind.
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