Lin Chia-lung Meets Belize Minister of Education, Welcomes University Cooperation
Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, met with Belize's Minister of Education, Marcia, and University of Belize President, Vincent Palacio, to discuss academic cooperation, talent cultivation, and sustainable tourism. Minister Lin expressed pleasure at the delegation's interactions with Taiwanese universities, which are expected to foster further collaboration. Several Taiwanese universities have signed MOUs with the University of Belize, deepening higher education ties and offering diverse learning opportunities for students.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 17th) Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung yesterday met with Belize's Minister of Education, Marcia, and University of Belize President, Vincent Palacio, and their delegation. The two sides exchanged views on academic cooperation, talent cultivation, and sustainable tourism between Taiwan and Belize. Lin Chia-lung stated that he was pleased to see the delegation's interactions and dialogue with Taiwanese universities, promoting future areas of cooperation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this morning, stating that Lin Chia-lung met with Marcia and Palacio (also translated as Bolashio), and welcomed Marcia's second visit to Taiwan.
Lin Chia-lung stated that education and talent cultivation have always been important areas of cooperation between Taiwan and Belize. The two governments have long worked together to promote scholarship programs. Belizean students studying in Taiwan are not only valuable human resources for their country but also a bridge for cross-cultural connections between Taiwan and Belize.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that he has visited Belize four times and was deeply impressed by its azure ocean and the beauty of the Great Blue Hole. Belize possesses abundant tourism resources and enjoys the advantage of being a geographical hub in Central America and the Caribbean. Both sides should continue to promote sustainable tourism, strengthen talent cultivation in vocational fields such as hospitality, enhance industrial competitiveness, export Taiwan's successful experience and know-how, and engage in two-way learning to comprehensively enhance the bilateral partnership.
Marcia thanked Taiwan for its thoughtful arrangements and warm hospitality, as well as Taiwan's unremitting contributions to cultivating talent for Belize. She affirmed that Belizean students studying in Taiwan have become important assets to their national society. She emphasized that during this visit, she gained much from face-to-face sharing of educational philosophies and practical experiences with National Chung Hsing University, Da-Yeh University, and Meiho University of Science and Technology.
Palacio expressed sincere gratitude for the Taiwanese government's recent donation of medical teaching equipment to the university and particularly looks forward to cooperating with Taiwanese universities on various issues to create a win-win situation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the University of Belize is the only national university in Belize. Following the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with National Chung Hsing University and Da-Yeh University in 2022, it also signed an MOU with Meiho University of Science and Technology during this visit to Taiwan, which will help deepen higher education cooperation between the two countries and provide more diverse learning channels and opportunities for young students. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150417
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 17th) Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung yesterday met with Belize's Minister of Education, Marcia, and University of Belize President, Vincent Palacio, and their delegation. The two sides exchanged views on academic cooperation, talent cultivation, and sustainable tourism between Taiwan and Belize. Lin Chia-lung stated that he was pleased to see the delegation's interactions and dialogue with Taiwanese universities, promoting future areas of cooperation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release this morning, stating that Lin Chia-lung met with Marcia and Palacio (also translated as Bolashio), and welcomed Marcia's second visit to Taiwan.
Lin Chia-lung stated that education and talent cultivation have always been important areas of cooperation between Taiwan and Belize. The two governments have long worked together to promote scholarship programs. Belizean students studying in Taiwan are not only valuable human resources for their country but also a bridge for cross-cultural connections between Taiwan and Belize.
Lin Chia-lung pointed out that he has visited Belize four times and was deeply impressed by its azure ocean and the beauty of the Great Blue Hole. Belize possesses abundant tourism resources and enjoys the advantage of being a geographical hub in Central America and the Caribbean. Both sides should continue to promote sustainable tourism, strengthen talent cultivation in vocational fields such as hospitality, enhance industrial competitiveness, export Taiwan's successful experience and know-how, and engage in two-way learning to comprehensively enhance the bilateral partnership.
Marcia thanked Taiwan for its thoughtful arrangements and warm hospitality, as well as Taiwan's unremitting contributions to cultivating talent for Belize. She affirmed that Belizean students studying in Taiwan have become important assets to their national society. She emphasized that during this visit, she gained much from face-to-face sharing of educational philosophies and practical experiences with National Chung Hsing University, Da-Yeh University, and Meiho University of Science and Technology.
Palacio expressed sincere gratitude for the Taiwanese government's recent donation of medical teaching equipment to the university and particularly looks forward to cooperating with Taiwanese universities on various issues to create a win-win situation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the University of Belize is the only national university in Belize. Following the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with National Chung Hsing University and Da-Yeh University in 2022, it also signed an MOU with Meiho University of Science and Technology during this visit to Taiwan, which will help deepen higher education cooperation between the two countries and provide more diverse learning channels and opportunities for young students. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150417
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FAQ
Who did Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung meet?
He met with Belize's Minister of Education, Marcia, and University of Belize President, Vincent Palacio.
What kind of cooperation is being promoted between Taiwan and Belize?
Academic cooperation, talent cultivation, and sustainable tourism are being promoted.