Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung visited Saint Christopher and Nevis on October 31. He called on Governor-General Dame Marcella A. Liburd and met separately with Prime Minister Terrance Drew and Minister of Foreign Affairs Denzil Douglas for extensive and in-depth discussions on strengthening bilateral collaboration and further bolstering diplomatic relations.
Minister Lin commended Dame Marcella, the first female governor-general of Saint Christopher and Nevis, for proactively promoting social development since taking office last year and for setting an outstanding leadership example. In his meetings with Prime Minister Drew and Foreign Minister Douglas, Minister Lin thanked the government of Saint Christopher and Nevis for its long-standing and unwavering support for Taiwan’s international participation. He especially noted that Prime Minister Drew in September had publicly endorsed Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations at the United Nations General Debate for the third consecutive year. Minister Lin also expressed appreciation that the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis had adopted two resolutions supporting Taiwan, both of which put forward by Prime Minister Drew, adding that this reflected cross-party backing for Taiwan.
Minister Lin applauded the close cooperation that Taiwan and Saint Christopher and Nevis had engaged in since establishing diplomatic ties 41 years ago. He affirmed joint endeavors in such areas as health care, education, ICT, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable growth, stating that related projects had spurred social and economic progress in both countries, demonstrated the depth and breadth of diplomatic relations, and highlighted the common pursuit of sustainable development goals. Minister Lin praised Prime Minister Drew for his vision to transform Saint Christopher and Nevis into an island nation of sustainability. Furthermore, he reiterated that Taiwan would continue to work with Saint Christopher and Nevis to respond to challenges concerning food security, green energy, economic diversification, and social protection; safeguard the shared values of freedom and democracy; and enhance the well-being of both peoples. (E)
