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BELTRAIDE Hosts Trade and Investment Mission with Taiwan CATO Delegates

City of Belmopan, July 14, 2022. As a part of the Government of Belize’s commitment to strengthen the bilateral relationship between Belize and Taiwan, the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) hosted a trade and investment mission meeting with a Taiwanese delegation, led by the Taiwan Central America Trade Office (CATO). The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), in Belize, organized the mission with 13 delegates from the Seafood, packaging, and recycling industries. These companies are in country to explore trade and investment opportunities and will conduct company visits across the country.

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Belize City, July 14, 2022. Today the Government of Belize, through the Office of the Prime Minister and BELTRAIDE, the Economic Development Council, the Investment Policy & Compliance Unit launched, the first National Investment Policy and Strategy (NIPS) for Belize. The NIPS, which was approved by Cabinet on March 24, 2022, and developed with support from the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) aims to position Belize as a key destination for investments and trade. The NIPS will also provide strategic national direction in economic development and examine how citizens can participate in this process and benefit from domestic and foreign investments.