Belize ‘saddened’ by WHA rejection of Taiwan’s bidStaff writer, with CNA, GenevaBelizian Minister of Health Kevin Bernard on Wednesday expressed sadness over the exclusion of Taiwan from the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland, saying he hopes Taiwan can be present at future discussions on global health issues. Bernard had spoken in defense of Taiwan’s right to be at the WHA when the issue was discussed at a closed-door meeting of the assembly’s general committee on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The rejection of Taiwan’s motion marked the sixth consecutive year the Democratic Progressive Party administration, which took office in 2016, has been unsuccessful at securing an invitation to the WHA. Lee told reporters that Taiwan’s exclusion this year was “very regrettable,” but that the government “would not relent in its efforts” for inclusion. The delegations of Taiwan’s allies said that they would continue to support the country’s WHO bid, Lee said, adding that “the door will open one day.”
