Source: Republic of China Taiwan
Foreign Minister Lin meets with Belizean delegation led by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade CEO Mai
Date：2025-07-29
Data Source：Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs
July 29, 2025No. 264 Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung met with a delegation from Belize led by Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Amalia Mai on the morning of July 28. The group included Director General of the Directorate General for Foreign Trade Andy Sutherland, Executive Director of the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service Ishmael Quiroz, and Director of the Belize Bureau of Standards Samantha Banner. The delegation was in Taiwan to attend the second meeting of the Administrative Commission of the Taiwan-Belize Economic Cooperation Agreement (ECA) and a trade and investment opportunities seminar. Minister Lin welcomed the group and exchanged views with them on the Taiwan-Belize ECA and other matters concerning bilateral trade and economic exchanges.Minister Lin began his remarks by congratulating Belize on successfully completing general elections in March, which he said demonstrated the country’s achievements in democratic development and showed that there was a high degree of public approval for Prime Minister John Briceño’s policies. Minister Lin added that the government of Taiwan was actively making efforts to facilitate imports of Belizean white shrimp into the Taiwanese market and expressed hope that economic and trade exchanges would further deepen the bilateral partnership. The two sides also exchanged opinions on collaboration to promote scholarship programs, the Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative, the development of talent in the Belizean tourism industry, and other issues. Minister Lin further invited Belize to send representatives to take part in the Taipei International Travel Fair in November.In her remarks, CEO Mai expressed appreciation for the generous hospitality extended by the government of Taiwan. She underlined that diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Belize were rooted in the shared values of democracy and human rights. Looking ahead, she said the two countries would continue to work together to develop opportunities for cooperation in economics and trade. CEO Mai thanked Taiwan for its long-standing provision of scholarships, adding that Taiwan had become a top choice for Belizean students pursuing overseas studies. She said this reflected that the program was deeply appreciated by the Belizean people and had helped advance Belize’s national development.After the meeting, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi hosted a luncheon for the delegation. Other Taiwanese attendees included representatives from the International Trade Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance, and the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei. They exchanged views with the delegation on further strengthening economic and trade exchanges and other aspects of the bilateral partnership.Taiwan and Belize have maintained robust diplomatic relations since the establishment of official ties in 1989. The governments of the two countries continue to work closely together on infrastructure, public health, medical care, education, culture, women’s empowerment, and other areas. The results of cooperation are widely welcomed and appreciated by the government and people of Belize. (E)