Strong Diplomatic ties between the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to bear much fruit as both nations celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations.
The most recent donation from the ROC to this country came by way of 40 Oxygen Concentrators donated on August 9th, 2021, to the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment
Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, the Hon. St. Clair Prince in a statement at the handing over said “this remarkable relationship between SVG and Taiwan has also contributed significantly to the development of our health sector. The evidence of this cooperation can be clearly seen in Taiwan’s strong support for health infrastructure, project development and its annual medical mission.”
Minister Prince further stated that “our fruitful cooperation and friendship also span environmental protection, public health and Taiwan’s significant resources contribution to assist SVG to combat Covid-19, while strengthening the national response to the pandemic.”
The ROC’s Ambassador His Excellency Calvin Ho said the contribution as allies, is to help solve together the challenges faced by Covid-19, as lung congestion is a main factor of the virus.
Referencing he recent volcanic eruptions, Ambassador Ho said he feels very proud of the resilience of the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Cuthbert Knights expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Taiwan for their contribution, noting that we should not lose sight of Taiwan’s contribution to our national development especially to the health sector.
Administrator of the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, Grace Walters, was present at the ceremony and said the donation received will be used throughout health care centres across the country to further care for the country’s citizens.
