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| Photo: Republic of China (Taiwan) Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis (r) and St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Denzil L. Douglas. (photo by Erasmus Williams) |
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, NOVEMBER 18TH 2005 - The Republic of China (Taiwan) Ambassador to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency John Liu is lamenting the right of his nation to participate in the activities of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and join in the fight against the deadly HIV/AIDS virus, SARS and the Avian bird Flu, which have wreaked havoc and caused so many deaths to people in Asia and other parts of the world.
Presenting a US$100,000 cheque to St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Denzil L. Douglas towards the Caribbean region's HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme this week, Ambassador Liu referred to Taiwan's continuing efforts to become a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
"The people of Taiwan are the only remaining people who are still without legitimate representation in the WHO. In this regards, on behalf of my Government, I would like to express our profound gratitude for your staunch support and assistance in our quest to join the World Health Organization (WHO)," said Ambassador Liu, who pointed out that "diseases know no boundaries and that is why the deadly virus, SARS and Avian bird Flu have wreaked havoc and caused so many deaths to people in Asia and other part of the world."
Ambassador Liu said it was unfortunate that Taiwan is denied the right to participate in the activities of the WHO and the opportunity to join hands with other countries in the world to fight the deadly diseases.
