Taiwan Envoy Dr. Lai and St. Kitts – Nevis PM Douglas
Photo By Erasmus Williams
Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 24 2008 (CUOPM)
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China on Taiwan can look forward to the strengthening of their relationship in the years ahead.
Delivering the message was Presidential Envoy, His Excellency Dr. Lai In-jaw, when he paid a courtesy call St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas. The Taiwanese Envoy led a delegation to the 25th Anniversary of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Independence celebrations.
“President Ma Ying-jeou sends his best regards to you and also assures you of his appreciation for you and your government’s strong support to my country and is looking forward to closer ties between our two countries,” said Dr. Lai, who is also Taiwan’s Chief Justice and President of the Judicial Yuan.
Accepting the message, Prime Minister Douglas noted that the Republic of China on Taiwan was the first nation to establish diplomatic relations with St. Kitts and Nevis on the date of its independence, 19th September 1983.
“To the People of St. Kitts and Nevis and to my Government, Taiwan holds a special place in the hearts. We are extremely grateful for the developments in the relationship over the years. It has moved from strength to strength. The Pride, the Development, the Progress and the Success which characterises our independence for 25 years are shared proudly with the Government and the people of Taiwan,” said Dr. Douglas.
