Last Updated on August 1, 2026, 6:17 PM AST by Anthony Morris

Donya L. Francis, Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to the Republic of China (Taiwan) welcomed the 30 participants from the 2026 Youth Camp. The participants visited the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis at the Diplomatic Quarter, Taipei.

The 2026 Youth Camp was organized by the Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association in collaboration with the New Taipei City government Youth Department. The participants met Ambassador Francis and he shared the St. Kitts and Nevis vibrant culture and rich heritage with the participants.

The participants also got to know about the diplomatic connection that the Federation shares with Taiwan. After that, the Ambassador took the participants for a tour of the Embassy and participants got the opportunity to learn about the roles and responsibilities of diplomats and they learned how an embassy works.

Additionally, the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis to Taiwan stated that this is the second time the Embassy collaborates with the Youth Camp for the embassy visit. The embassy stated that the following partnership between them highlights the both countries continuous efforts to nourish the ties of friendship between the two nations.

They further mentioned the partnership was also a step towards creating better understanding among Taiwan people for the St. Kitts and Nevis. The Embassy said, “This marks the second time our embassy has partnered with organizers of this youth camp, reflecting our continued commitment to engaging Taiwan’s young people, strengthening people-to-people ties and promoting greater understanding of Saint Kitts and Nevis”.

Additionally, the main objective of the camp is to inform the young people of Taiwan about international awareness, diplomatic and cross-cultural communication skills. The 2026 Youth Camp was a 5 day camp which took place from July 27 to 31, 2026. The second session of the camp is scheduled to take place on August 17 to 21, 2026.

Notably, the participants of the camp are from 18 to 30 years and first preferences were given to those who were living, studying and working in New Taipei City.

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