Antalya:Taipei Five of Taiwan's diplomatic allies have publicly supported its involvement in global climate initiatives during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

According to Focus Taiwan, the support was articulated at the leaders' summit held on November 11-12 in Antalya, Turkey. The countries backing Taiwan were the Marshall Islands, Palau, Eswatini, Tuvalu, and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine emphasized the importance of all voices being heard, including Taiwan's, highlighting Taiwan's efforts to separate economic growth from carbon emissions and enhance climate resilience. Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. described Taiwan as an essential partner in disaster resilience, energy transition, and food security, advocating for its participation in UNFCCC meetings and other United Nations forums.

Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini commended Taiwan's disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure, reaffirming his country's endorsement of Taiwan's participation in global climate endeavors. Tuvaluan Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo pointed out Taiwan's significant contributions to global climate efforts, arguing that no willing partner should be excluded from international cooperation. St. Kitts and Nevis Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley acknowledged Taiwan's impact in areas such as environmental governance and green energy.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed gratitude to the five supporting nations, stating that Taiwan would continue collaborating with allies and like-minded partners to tackle climate change.