Taipei: Taiwan's Presidential Office on Wednesday expressed its gratitude to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) for issuing a joint statement reiterating their opposition to attempts to unilaterally and forcibly change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.According to Focus Taiwan, the statement emphasized the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law. The G7 leaders reaffirmed their opposition to any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo, specifically by force or coercion, in the East and South China Seas and across the Taiwan Strait. They stressed that such issues should only be resolved peacefully through dialogue.Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo highlighted in a statement that peace in the Taiwan Strait and the region has widespread support in the international community and is of core interest to the world. Kuo stated that Taiwan plays a crucial role in the democratic alliance and global supply chains. She added that Taiwan will continue to strengthen its defense capabilities as a responsible regional partner and member of the international community, to support regional peace and global prosperity.The G7 Summit was held from June 15-17 in Évian-les-Bains, France.