Ambassador Calvin Ho handed over 30 sets of oxygen concentrators on
behalf of the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the
government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on 10 August,
2021.These items were received by Mr. Cuthbert Knights, Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Environment.
In his remarks, Ambassador Ho mentioned this donation from Taiwan
followed previous donations of ventilators, medical masks, protective
gowns and other medical supplies etc. to the government and civil
society of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since the outbreak of
COVID-19 in 2020. In addition, the Embassy of ROC (Taiwan) has also
made several donations of medical resources to SVG civil society such
as Bequia Hospital and Nurses Association of Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines. Ambassador Ho said he was impressed with the resilience
shown by Vincentians when facing the strike by the volcanic eruption
of La Soufrière; he believed the hardship would end someday and
reaffirmed that Taiwan would stand firmly with Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines to address the global pandemic and natural disaster
issues. Ambassador Ho also stressed his appreciation to the support
of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Taiwan in participating
international organizations and events.
Permanent Secretary Knights expressed his appreciation for the
support from the embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to
continuously provide critical equipment and medical supplies at the
time of urgent needs. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and
Environment would make the best use of the 30 sets of oxygen
concentrators for the welfare of the people and reiterated the
gratitude on behalf of the government and people of Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines to the government and people of Republic of China
(Taiwan) for their solidarity and friendship.
This donation ceremony is part of the Embassy’s series events in
celebration of the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the
Republic of China (Taiwan) and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. As
both countries continue on working closely in all areas of mutual
cooperation, the donation made the day no doubt symbolizes the
partnership between the two countries.