Last Updated on April 11, 2026, 8:29 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis has welcomed the goodwill visit from the Navy of Taiwan who have visited the island after a historic 23 years. The goodwill visit was proof of the fact that the two nations have shared a long standing and deep relationship.
The goodwill visit mission brought along with itself 700 officers, crew members, and cadets to the shores of St Kitts and Nevis.
The mission forms a very important part of the Taiwan’s overseas training programme for senior midshipmen ahead of their graduation and commissioning. The island has welcomed Taiwan’s Naval Squadron for the third time in these years.
The previous edition of the visits took place in the years 2002 and 2003. The stakeholders of St Kitts and Nevis welcomed the navy officers to the island with a ceremony which took place at Port Zante.
The welcome ceremony was attended and led by the Governor General of St Kitts and Nevis, Dame Marcella Liburd, Deputy Governor-General for Nevis, Hyleeta Liburd, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley and Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Edward Ling-Wen Tao.
During the visit, Resident Ambassador Tao highlighted that the squadron’s journey of over 9,000 nautical miles further demonstrates Taiwan’s commitment to strengthening these ties
He said that while the two nations are thousands of miles apart, St Kitts and nevis remains in the minds of Taiwan.
He also added in his address that it is my sincere hope that this goodwill mission will open new venues of cooperation in national security and maritime safety.
Dr Terrance Drew also shared some remarks on the welcome of the Naval ships of Taiwan. He said that the visit was historic for both the nations. It serves as a powerful symbol of a friendship and a longstanding commitment to national development.
The people of the country were allowed to visit the vessel and tour its facilities and interact with the midshipmen, and gain insight into Taiwan’s maritime training and development.
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
