TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Washington and Taipei discussed ways to increase Taiwan’s international participation in a meeting held on Friday (June 21).

The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. held consultations in Taipei with representatives from the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the U.S. State Department. The talks centered on expanding Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the U.N. and other international organizations, including the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization.

The U.S. said Taiwan can provide valuable expertise to address challenges, including international public health and food security. The country “has a demonstrated capability and willingness to help address global issues and support the international community,” it added. The U.S. side reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to Taiwan’s inclusion in the U.N. system.

“Our support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international fora is in line with our one China policy, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three Joint Communiques, and the Six Assurances,” said the State Department.