Prime Minister Dean Barrow is in Taiwan this evening, preparing for the inauguration of new President Ma Ying Jeou. That takes place in about two hours, which will be 11:00 am on Tuesday in Taiwan. And as the head of government for one of 23 countries that officially recognize Taiwan, Barrow is sure to be in the front row. And speaking with us last week, he confirmed that he will also return to Belize with a significant aid package.
Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister
“I am going to be confirming that the Government of Taiwan, we expect, it has already been indicated, will gift the government a grant of, I am trying make sure I don’t get the numbers wrong, US$25 million which of course will do wonders in terms of...”
Jules Vasquez,
Is this program money?
Hon. Dean Barrow,
“This is strict budget support.”
Prime Minister Barrow is accompanied by Works Minister Boots Martinez, who told us he will lobby the Taiwanese for assistance with heavy equipment.
