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.
