Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung embarked on an 11-day trip to Taiwan’s Caribbean and Latin American allies Oct. 23, underscoring the government’s dedication to strengthening the country’s diplomatic relationships, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Appointed as President Lai Ching-te’s special envoy, Lin will visit St. Vincent and the Grenadines to attend the country’s 45th Independence Day celebrations Oct. 27, the MOFA said. The minister will additionally meet with Governor-General Susan D. Dougan and Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves to exchange opinions on areas of mutual concern and the direction of future cooperation, the ministry added.
According to the MOFA, Lin will also make stops in Guatemala, St. Lucia, Belize and St. Kitts and Nevis, where he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with leaders and high officials, as well as witness the results of cooperative projects. The ministry added that Lin’s wife will accompany him to Guatemala on the invitation of first lady Lucrecia Peinado.
During the trip, Lin will expound on Taiwan’s policy to promote mutual prosperity with allies, the MOFA said, adding that the government is committed to advancing allies’ national development and enhancing the well-being of their people through collaboration.
Taiwan and its Caribbean and Latin American allies enjoy robust bilateral partnerships, with close cooperation in areas spanning agriculture, education, information and communications technology, medical care, public health and women’s empowerment, the MOFA said. (YCH-E)
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