Taiwan Mission donates TWD 4.5 million for LDCs participate in the MC12

The 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) will take place on 8-11 June 2020 in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Taiwan Mission donates TWD 4.5 million (approximately USD 150,000) in order to help least-developed countries (LDCs) participate in the MC12.

Deputy Director General Yonov Frederick Agah said: "The donation by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu will help officials from LDCs participate actively in MC12 and will lay the groundwork for new market opportunities for businesses in their countries. I thank the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu for its generosity."

Dr. Yu-Ping Lien said: "The WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference will be a major event for the multilateral trading system in 2020. Through our contribution, we aim to ensure that the Conference is inclusive and that the voices of the LDCs can be heard."

Taiwan Mission has donated just over CHF 2 million to the various WTO trust funds since it joined the Organization nearly 20 years ago.