Tonight, the Taiwanese Navy Mid Shipment Cruising and Training Squadron is in Belize for a diplomatic mission as of their goodwill tour throughout the Central America and the Caribbean.
It's their 3rd trip to Belize, and today at the MCC Grounds, they put on an impressive show for the Ministry officials, members of the security forces and the diplomatic corps.
7News was there for the ceremony, hosted by the Governor General of Belize, and here's what the Mayor, and the Taiwanese Ambassador told the gathering:
Darrell Bradley - Mayor, Belize City Council
"It is indeed an honor for me to address you on the occassion of the visit of the 2013 Mid Shipment Cruising and Training Squadron. I first want to greet the mayor admiral and the 841 members of his command on the occassion of their visit to Belize. I say to you 'Huan e-lee tow Belize'. It is my pleasure to welcome you to our shores and to extend to you our warm Belizean hospitality. I trust that your stay here will be marked with warm memories and extensions of well wishes."
H. E. David Wu - Ambassador of Taiwan
"Since establishment of the ties between our two countries in 1989. The Republic of China, Taiwan, has committed to actively promote the new journey of collaboration with Belize. Over the past years we have made significant strides in the fields of education, health, vocational training, ICT, Agro-Economy and new Police and BDF training etc. in order to establish a comprehensive and cordial partnership."
The Taiwanese Navy also hosted a reception on their ship this evening. The squadron made a visit to Belize back in 2001, and 2008.
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