WHO's assembly delays decision on Taiwan observer status

Member countries unanimously agree to postpone the decision

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 01:23 AM May 19, 2020 IST

Geneva, May 18

World Health Organization member states agreed during their main annual assembly on Monday to delay a controversial discussion on granting Taiwan observer status, despite the United States and others stepping up pressure in recent days.

At the start of the first-ever virtual World Health Assembly, countries unanimously agreed to postpone a decision on granting observer access to Taiwan – a move vehemently opposed by Beijing – until later in the year to avoid diverting attention from the COVID-19 pandemic. AFP

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