NewsWhore
08-24-2007, 02:00 PM
Yesterday the DR and the Central American countries supported Taiwan's bid to re-enter the United Nations. Taiwan was kicked out of the UN in 1971 after continued pressure from China. Costa Rica was the only Central American country not present, as it has broken off ties with Taiwan and chosen to initiate ties with mainland China. Although the Central American Presidents attended the meeting, President Leonel Fernandez was unable to make the trip and Clara Quinones from the Ministry of Foreign Relations went on his behalf.
The decision was announced after a five-hour meeting between Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian and leaders from the region. In return for its recognition as a sovereign nation, and supporting its bid for re-entering the UN, Taiwan has expressed willingness to provide assistance for Central America and the DR. Talks of a free trade agreement between the DR and Taiwan are ongoing. Currently only 25 countries recognize Taiwan's status as an independent nation.
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The decision was announced after a five-hour meeting between Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian and leaders from the region. In return for its recognition as a sovereign nation, and supporting its bid for re-entering the UN, Taiwan has expressed willingness to provide assistance for Central America and the DR. Talks of a free trade agreement between the DR and Taiwan are ongoing. Currently only 25 countries recognize Taiwan's status as an independent nation.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#9)