Prime Minister Dr. Drew and delegation arrive safely in Taiwan; Addresses the media about strengthening bilateral relations

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Taipei, Taiwan – Upon his arrival at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honorable Dr. Terrance Drew, a heartfelt speech in which he expressed the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

“I take this opportunity to convey warm greetings from the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, your faithful friends and partners in international development,” said Prime Minister Dr. Drew, while expressing his gratitude to the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for their warm hospitality and meticulous arrangements. “Your warm welcome and continued support are highly appreciated,” he added.

Prime Minister Dr. Drew highlighted the strong and fruitful diplomatic relations that have existed between St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan since the two-island federation’s independence in 1983.

“Today we stand on a solid foundation of diplomatic engagement, which has resulted in practical and tangible solutions to many of the challenges we face as one of the smallest nations in the world,” he noted.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed his country’s continued support for Taiwan, particularly by advocating for the country’s greater inclusion in international forums.

“We believe that Taiwan has much to contribute to addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems, whether related to healthcare, economics, agriculture, industry, culture or overall development,” stressed he.

Prime Minister Drew highlighted the remarkable progress and innovations Taiwan has made since his previous visit in 2022, and emphasized the commitment to deepening cooperation and learning from Taiwan’s rich experience in building a resilient and dynamic economy.

The delegation led by Prime Minister Drew consists of Ms. Diani Prince-Drew; Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt. Honorable Dr. Denzil Douglas; Prime Minister of Nevis, the Honorable Mark Brantley; Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Naeemah Hazelle; Dr. Frank Laws, Special Envoy for Healthcare and Director of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) Sherema Matthew. The primary purpose of this visit is to explore new avenues for cooperation and exchange ideas on development strategies that can benefit both countries.

Prime Minister Drew expressed his enthusiasm for the discussions and engagements planned during the visit, emphasizing the importance of the events and the warm reception. He conveyed the expectation for productive interactions and significant results during the stay.

The state visit, which runs from June 20 to 27, 2024, aims to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new opportunities for cooperation between St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan.

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