Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, and Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development and Environment are leading a delegation to Taiwan from March 9 to 14, 2026, at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The delegation includes Colincia Levine, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, along with officials from related sectors, totaling eight members. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its sincere welcome to the visiting delegation.
This marks the second visit to Taiwan for both Minister Maynard and Minister Clarke. During their stay, the delegation will call on Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and attend a banquet hosted by Deputy Minister Chen Ming-chi. They will also meet with representatives from the Ministry of Environment, the Energy Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to exchange views on issues including energy transition, carbon credit cooperation, circular economy, and sustainable development.
In addition, Minister Maynard will sign an Implementation Agreement for the “Green Energy Transition Demonstration Project” with the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), marking a new milestone in bilateral energy cooperation.
The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis is an important diplomatic ally of Taiwan in the Caribbean. Over the years, the Government of Saint Christopher and Nevis has firmly supported Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Furthermore, the two countries have maintained close and fruitful cooperation in areas such as healthcare, education, tourism, information and communications technology, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable development, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations and promoting mutual prosperity.
News release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=95&sms=73&s=121837
