Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is received by Taiwan

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen received Keisal Melissa Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Regional Integration and Diaspora of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

In her remarks, the president asserted that Taiwan and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are working together to make the most of the opportunities for economic recovery in the post-pandemic era.

Tsai highlighted the Women’s Empowerment Project, a joint initiative between the two nations that aims to provide even more resources to women entrepreneurs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and help working women further their professional skills.

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Likewise, the president indicated that the Government of Taiwan has provided more scholarship opportunities for Saint Vincentian students to study in Taiwanese institutions starting in 2023, adding that these projects will allow the two parties to build “a more solid foundation for exchanges between people ”.

For her part, Peters, who is in Taiwan for the first time, described the joint project on women’s empowerment as timely as her country recovers from the adverse economic impact of both COVID-19 and a major volcanic eruption. of La Soufrière in 2021.

“Taiwan has been there for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in every sector, and we are truly grateful,” Peters said, adding that his country has shown its unwavering support for the nation.

Peters stated that the education revolution has been a cornerstone of the current administration in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and that she is therefore delighted to hear about the increase in the number of scholarships that will be awarded in the coming years.