- PRIME MINISTER MEETS NEW TAIWANESE PRESIDENT
Today, May 21, 2024, Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves called on the new Taiwanese president, H.E Dr. Lai Ching-te at the Office of the President in Taipei. The president expressed gratitude to Dr. Gonsalves and the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines for sending humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes in Taiwan.
President Lai also thanked the Prime Minister for being present at yesterday’s inauguration ceremony and especially, for his unwavering support over the last two decades. Dr. Gonsalves expressed honor at being invited to the inauguration and formerly invited President Lai to visit St Vincent and the Grenadines in 2025.
Both leaders expressed their interest in sustained cooperation and deepening the relations between the two countries. The Prime Minister was accompanied by members of his delegation and Ambassador H. E Andrea Bowman. Both leaders exchanged gifts before the event concluded.