February 20, 2014 -- The Government of Antigua and Barbuda last week received a generous donation of two Hyundai Santa Fe and a Hyundai Tucson vehicles from the Government of the Republic of Korea.
In her opening remarks at a ceremony to hand over the vehicles, Ms. Sandra Joseph, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praised the Korean Government for its willingness to make the donation and noted it demonstrated the good relations that exist between the two countries.
She also mentioned that over the years the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has benefitted from the timely contributions of office equipment from the Republic of Korea that have greatly improved administrative efficiency. Moreover, the Permanent Secretary stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Protocol Division continues to engage in ensuring that regional and international government Ministers, diplomats and envoys are accorded the requisite diplomatic services and as such the donation of the vehicles is a welcomed gesture.
Representing the Government of the Republic of Korea was Counselor Park Jung-oh, who highlighted the importance of the relationship between the Government of Korea and Antigua and Barbuda. Counselor Jung-oh also pledged his country’s commitment to deepening and strengthening the ongoing relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Dr. W. Baldwin Spencer, during his remarks, expressed thanks to the Government and people of the Republic of Korea for the timely and important donations of the three Protocol Vehicles to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Prime Minister also took the opportunity to thank the Korean Government for their continued support to Antigua and Barbuda, especially in the areas of training and technical support. Additionally, Prime Minister Spencer indicated his intention towards increasing the level of cooperation between the two countries through the provision of investment opportunities and the granting of scholarships for tertiary level training for young Antiguans and Barbudans.
The Prime Minister also extended a special thank you to Mr. Francis Hadeed and the staff of Caribbean Premium Motors, for their efforts in ensuring that the vehicles were prepared for delivery to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and their usual high quality of service.
Director of Caribbean Premium Motors – sole distributor of Hyundai vehicles, Francis Hadeed was particularly delighted for his company’s involvement in the worthwhile venture and highlighted the fact that the SUVs are well suited for transporting diplomats who visit Antigua and Barbuda.
He outlined that his company is delighted to have partnered with the Government of the Republic of Korea in further strengthening the relationship between both countries.
Antigua and Barbuda established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea on the 1st of November, 1981.
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