Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/09/22
By: Elaine Hou and Kuan-lin Liu
Taipei, Sept. 22 (CNA) Taiwan has decided to donate US$100,000 for earthquake
relief in Mexico, according to a statement released Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
The decision comes after multiple statements from MOFA expressing condolences and a commitment to help in the aftermath of Mexico’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake which occurred on Tuesday.
Vice Foreign Minister Jose Maria Liu (劉德立) has spoken to Martin Torres, head of Mexico’s representative office in Taipei, about the donation that is aimed at expressing Taiwan’s sincere concern and care for the victims of the tragedy, as well as helping reunite family members.
MOFA spokeswoman Eleanor Wang (王珮玲) told CNA that when the donation will take place is a decision that Taiwan will make after discussing the issue with the Mexican authorities. [FULL STORY]