MOFA: Japan-Philippines EEZ Talks Do Not Affect Taiwan's Sovereignty; No Request to Join Talks
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In response to Japan and the Philippines announcing the start of negotiations to delimit their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) and continental shelves, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stated on the 5th that the talks do not affect Taiwan's sovereign rights or existing fishery agreements. MOFA clarified that Taiwan has not requested to join the bilateral talks. The ministry has instructed its overseas offices to monitor the situation and has expressed Taiwan's concerns through channels to safeguard its maritime rights.