Taiwan Pledges Support for Belcan Bridge Reconstruction in Belize

This morning, Prime Minister John Briceño, along with Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs, accompanied Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-Lung, and his delegation on a visit to Belize City’s Belcan Bridge. The visit follows Minister Lin’s recent commitment that Taiwan will financially support the bridge’s reconstruction. As we reported, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung is in Belize on an official visit to mark 35 years of diplomatic ties.

He met with Minister Fonseca, who expressed gratitude for Taiwan’s support in building a San Pedro hospital. Lin confirmed Taiwan’s financial backing for the reconstruction of Belize City’s Belcan Bridge. Both leaders acknowledged these projects’ alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, with Fonseca reiterating Belize’s commitment to supporting Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations.