After more than 200 million infections and over 4 million deaths and counting, the COVID-19 pandemic has raged across the globe.
This has created a profoundly devastating socioeconomic impact on our interconnected world, with virtually no countries spared. The pandemic has disrupted global trade, exacerbated poverty, impeded education and compromised gender equality, with middle to low income nations bearing the brunt of the burden.
As many countries brace for another spike of the virus, prompted by the highly contagious delta variant, the world looks up to the United Nations to ramp up comprehensive efforts to resolve the crisis, ensure better recovery and rebuild sustainably. This is a daunting task that requires all hands on deck. It is time for the global body to welcome Taiwan, a valuable and worthy partner that stands ready to lend a helping hand.