BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – St. Kitts-Nevis Tuesday marked the 112th Nationwide Day of Taiwan, reaffirming its dedication to deepening diplomatic relations with the Asian nation.
“The individuals of St. Kitts and Nevis treasure the diplomatic ties between our Federation and the Republic of China in Taiwan. This profound friendship has flourished through the years, rooted in shared values, respect for the rule of legislation, democracy, and human rights,” Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew stated, including, “Taiwan has not solely been a good friend however a dependable companion on numerous fronts.”
He recalled that Taiwan, which China regards as a renegade province and has been urging the worldwide group to undertake the “One China” coverage, was the primary nation to ascertain diplomatic relations with the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, instantly following its independence on Sept 19, 1983.
“Forty years later, our dedication and unwavering solidarity with Taiwan have by no means been stronger. We demonstrated this dedication in April this yr by shifting a decision in our Nationwide Meeting to help Taiwan’s rightful inclusion on the worldwide stage. This decision was unanimously adopted,” Drew stated.
Prime Minister Drew stated that Taiwan has performed a pivotal function within the inception and development of renewable vitality tasks right here and that these initiatives are on the forefront of harnessing clear vitality sources, successfully lowering the Federation’s carbon footprint, and fortifying efforts to remodel St. Kitts and Nevis right into a Sustainable Island State.
”Our collaborative healthcare endeavors have yielded exceptional outcomes. Taiwan’s distinctive experience and unwavering help have considerably elevated the standard of healthcare services and accessibility in St Kitts and Nevis.
“These partnerships have confirmed indispensable in addressing urgent public well being challenges and fortifying the core of our healthcare infrastructure. By way of the trade of data and assets, we’ve got saved lives and enhanced the well-being of our residents,” Prime Minister Drew added.
He stated Taiwan has generously prolonged instructional alternatives to the younger minds right here and that “numerous scholarships have enabled our youth to embark on instructional journeys in Taiwan, equipping them to return to our nation with newfound data and experience. I
“By way of a spectrum of applications and tasks, Taiwan has been a catalyst for empowering our residents and residents. These initiatives have nurtured entrepreneurship, promoted financial development, and culminated in heightened financial alternatives and improved residing requirements for our individuals. Collectively, we’re crafting an surroundings the place aspirations can flourish and goals could be realized.”
He stated as an island state, Taiwan appreciates and understands St. Kitts and Nevis’ vulnerability to the results of local weather change.
“Taiwan’s unwavering help has been indispensable in our journey to mitigate its opposed results. Our mixed efforts have paved the best way for tackling environmental challenges and making certain a sustainable future. We take immense delight in standing shoulder to shoulder within the battle in opposition to local weather change.”
The prime minister stated that the cultural exchanges between the 2 international locations have woven a tapestry of understanding and appreciation for one another’s heritage and traditions.
“These exchanges have fortified the bonds between our peoples and enabled our residents and residents to embrace the wealthy range and great thing about our respective cultures.
”Due to this fact, as we rejoice Taiwan’s 112th Nationwide Day and 40 years of friendship, we reaffirm our dedication to additional strengthening the ties between our nations. We’ll proceed to construct a future primarily based on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared aspirations,” Drew instructed the event.
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