Belize is positioning itself as a potential center for electric transportation in Central America through exploratory discussions with leading Taiwanese green technology firms. The Ministry of Transportation, under the leadership of Minister Dr. Louis Zabaneh, has initiated high-level talks with two prominent electric vehicle manufacturers from Taiwan.
In recent diplomatic engagements, Minister Zabaneh convened with Francisco Hwang, Market Development Manager of Master Corporation, a premier Taiwanese electric bus manufacturer. During their meeting last Friday, Hwang articulated a strategic vision for Belize to evolve into a regional operations hub, expressing concrete interest in supplying electric buses to the Central American nation.
Earlier in January, ministerial officials conducted parallel discussions with Dr. Fred Cheng, Chief Operating Officer of Imeier Green Technology Corporation, alongside representatives from TRON E, a Taiwanese enterprise specializing in advanced electric vehicle battery systems. Cheng revealed that his organization is contemplating not merely vehicle sales, but potentially establishing manufacturing infrastructure within Belize itself.
Transport Ministry officials characterized these negotiations as preliminary explorations that demonstrate Belize’s commitment to adopting global sustainability benchmarks. These developments form part of a comprehensive governmental initiative to modernize national transit systems while transitioning toward environmentally conscious, climate-resilient transportation alternatives that align with international environmental protocols.