Taiwan Donates us$2.6 Million to San José
The Taiwanese have again dipped into their pockets are handing over to the Municipalidad de San José us$2.6 million dollars to allow the municipality to continue the beautifying of San José.

The money will go towards the completion of the the pedestrian walkway of Avenida 4, on the south side of downtwon San José, fromt he Soledad church on the east to the Hospital San Juan de Dios on the west.

The first part of the project of the total 18.200 square metres of construction was largely financed by te European Commnuity and a part by the Municipalidad de San José. The rest will now be paid for by the government of Taiwan.

The donation agreement was signed by the ambassador of Taiwan, Tzu-Dan Wu, who said that the bond between Taiwan and Costa Rica continues to be stronger.

Taiwan is also funding the construction of the San Carlos highway and a housing project in Pavas, among other projects. The Taiwanese also paid for the the "Tempisque" bridge several years ago.

Costa Rica and Taiwan have had diplomatic relations for the last 63 years, Costa Rica being a source of freedom, respecting human rights and offers peaceful living, according to ambassador Tzu-Dan Wu.