The government on Tuesday donated US$3 million to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to support its social relief programs, Taiwan’s embassy to the Caribbean ally said yesterday.
The donation was made by Ambassador to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Fiona Fan (范惠君) to SVG Prime Minister Godwin Friday during a ceremony, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in SVG said in a social media post.
Friday expressed his gratitude on behalf of his government and people for Taiwan’s support, saying that the grant represents a vital “investment in people” of the Caribbean nation.
Photo: Screen Grab from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St Vincent and the Grenadine’s Facebook page
The funds would address community needs and help strengthen social institutions across the country, he was quoted as saying.
However, neither side provided details on how the funds would be utilized.
The prime minister also reaffirmed his government’s intention to deepen cooperation with Taiwan, particularly in developing SVG’s “blue economy,” which refers to ocean-based economic activities, by drawing on Taiwan’s expertise in the fishing and agricultural sectors.
Friday assumed office in late November last year after his New Democratic Party (NDP) won a general election, ending the Unity Labour Party’s 24-year rule.
The NDP has previously proposed switching recognition from Taipei to Beijing, although Friday did not publicly address the issue during his campaign.
Since taking office, Friday has said that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which were established in 1981.
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