Taiwan downplays fears of SVG Diplomatic
AIWAN HAS PLAYED DOWN concerns that St Vincent and the Grenadines might switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing, insisting ties with its Caribbean ally remain stable despite a change of government in Kingstown.
The reassurance follows last week’s victory by the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), with its leader Godwin Friday succeeding long-time Taipei supporter, Ralph Gonsalves, as prime minister.
Friday did not publicly commit during the campaign to changing recognition from Taipei to Beijing, but the NDP has long advocated such a shift, prompting debate in Taiwan over whether Beijing might seek to capitalise on the transition.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said its ambassador in Kingstown had offered congratulations to Friday and newly elected lawmakers “at the first moment” after results were confirmed on November 27.
Click here to subscribe to read the full article in the E-paper!
Comments
