Last Updated on January 15, 2024, 2:23 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley extended congratulations to President-elect Lai Ching-te, Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim, and the people of Taiwan on a peaceful, fair, and transparent election.
Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley stated that the Tawain elections speak to persuade the abiding strength of democracy in Taiwan.
Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley emphasised that the government of St kitts and Nevis will continue to strengthen and deepen the close friendship with the government and the people of Taiwan.
Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis have a long friendship of 40 years. Taiwan inaugurated diplomatic relations with St Kitts and Nevis in 1983.
Taiwan has remained a trustworthy partner of Twins Island for 40 years. They have assisted the country in several developmental routes, including the healthcare, education, and agriculture sectors. The embassy of Taiwan facilitates several grants and aids to the government to support developmental initiatives.
To mention few:
The Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) handed over the cheque of US$1,500,000.00 (One Million, Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) to the Government of St Kitts and Nevis.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a constant partner of St Kitts and Nevis in the various departments of development in the country. The Embassy of Taiwan St Kitts and Nevis contributed to the development of the rebranding initiative of the Behavioural Health and Wellness Centre in Nevis.
Ministry of Tourism representative Minister Henderson accepted the cheque of contributions from the Republic of China (Taiwan). The handover ceremony for the sponsor cheque was also attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St Kitts and Nevis, Michael Lin.
The Taiwanian government has also opened scholarships to St Kitts and Nevis students to pursue their higher education in China and Taiwan. Taiwan also donated laptops to Twins Island, contributing to the educational development of St Kitts and Nevis.
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