The Prime Minister of St. Lucia (center, PhilipJ. Pierre) led a delegation to visit Taiwan at the invitation of our government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Pierre became the prime minister after the general election in July last year and formed a new government. This is the first visit after taking office.

Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie (third from right) greeted him at the airport.

(Photographed by reporter Yao Jiexiu)

[Reporter Chen Yun/Report from Taipei] At the invitation of the Chinese government, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of St. Lucia, a friendly country in Latin America and the Caribbean, led a delegation to Taiwan today for a 5-day state visit to December 2. Presidential Office Spokesperson Zhang Dunhan also said tonight that this visit is of great significance to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Host a state banquet.

Zhang Dunhan said that President Tsai will greet the visiting delegation with a grand military ceremony at the Presidential Palace tomorrow morning. The two sides will meet and exchange views on cooperation between the two countries and matters of common concern.

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Zhang Dunhan explained that this trip is the first visit led by Prime Minister Pierre since he took office in July 2021, and this year also coincides with the 15th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which is of great significance for deepening the friendship between the two countries. Lucia Minister of Education and Sustainable Development Shawn A. Edward, National Insurance Board Chairman Evaristus Jn Marie, St. Lucia Development Bank Chairman Daryl Raymond and many other important cabinet members.

Zhang Dunhan said that in recent years, Prime Minister Pierre has spoken out for Taiwan many times in the international arena and strongly supported Taiwan's international participation. The two countries have cooperated in public health, agriculture, education, information technology, youth economy, sustainable development and many other fields , have close exchanges and development; over the past two years, the two countries have also joined hands to face the challenges of the epidemic.

Zhang Dunhan said that Saint Lucia is a solid ally of our country, and he looks forward to continuing to deepen the cooperative partnership between the two countries through the visit led by Prime Minister Pierre, continue to create greater prosperity and well-being for the two peoples, and continue to work together to fight the global epidemic. Joint efforts for post-sustainable development.