PM Terrance Drew and his delegation visits Republic of China for four days

St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis- Dr Terrance Drew, Foreign Minister Dr Denzil Douglas, Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley and a high-level delegation arrived in the Republic of China (Taiwan) for a 4-day state visit on Monday, November 7, 2022. 

Prime Minister’s delegation was met at the airport by Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jaushieh Joseph Wu and Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials.

 In his statement at the airport, Prime Minister Dr Drew thanked the Government of Taiwan for its invitation and warm hospitality and underscored the long-standing relationship of 39 years between Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis. 

He said that Taiwan has cooperated with St. Kitts and Nevis in many areas of development, including agriculture, technology and education. He also said that the visit would be a learning experience for him as he is the new Head of Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and that he looked forward to the programme that was prepared for him and his delegation.

MOFA welcomes St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew on his state visit. On November 8, 2022, the prime minister and his delegation will be received with full military honours, and a state banquete will engage with President Tsai Ing-wen on issues of joint concern, as well as being treated to a meal by MOFA Minister Joseph Wu.

Prime Minister and his delegation will also visit the Environmental Environmental Protection Administration, Executive Yuan and meet with Tzi-chin Chang, Minister of Environmental Protection on November 9, 2022. 

Further, the visit will be wrapped up on Thursday, November 10, 2022, after Prime Minister and his delegation will visit Tapei Veterans General Hospital and the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF).

Premier of Nevis and the leader of the Concerned Citizens Movement- Mark Brantley, also took to social media and shared an update on their visit to Taiwan. 

“A historic visit to Taiwan comprising Government and Opposition, St Kitts and Nevis. The relationship between Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis remains rock solid, “said the premier.