Regional

St Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan renew cooperation pledge

Senior officials marked Taiwan's 115th National Day at a reception hosted by the embassy in Basseterre.

Regional, SKN Daily

BASSETERRE, St Kitts. St Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan have renewed their commitment to cooperation at a reception marking Taiwan's 115th National Day, hosted by the Taiwanese Embassy in Basseterre on Saturday.

Guests included Governor-General Dame Marcella Liburd, Acting Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Denzil Douglas, Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley and Ambassador Edward Tao.

Dr Douglas pledged continued cooperation and support for Taiwan's participation in international bodies. The Federation has backed Taiwan's involvement in the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Projects highlighted at the event included work on mental health services, renewable energy, solid waste management, poultry production, digital government and water security.

Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1983.