Taipei, Aug. 10 (CNA) Godwin Friday, the prime minister of Taiwan's Caribbean ally Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), will visit Taiwan on Tuesday to mark 45 years of diplomatic relations. "Forty-five years is an important milestone, but this visit is also about looking forward," Friday was quoted as saying in a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office. Located in the Caribbean, SVG is one of 12 countries that maintain diplomatic relations with the Republic of China, Taiwan's official name. As prime minister, Friday has repeatedly reaffirmed that his government would maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and his visit, expected to extend until Sunday, is his first to Taiwan since taking office. The prime minister will be formally received by Lai with military honors and will participate in events commemorating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between SVG and Taiwan, it said.