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Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, today, Monday, September 23, 2024, held strategic engagements with the Kingdom of Morocco, at the United Nations Headquarters, culminating in the signing of the Morocco Roadmap of Cooperation for the period 2024-2026. This important document builds on a strong foundation of collaboration and outlines key areas of focus for continued partnership between the two nations. The Morocco Roadmap of Cooperation will contribute significantly to food security through the provision of fertiliser from Morocco, a vital resource that will enhance agricultural…

Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis has confirmed plans to establish an Embassy and Consulate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step forward in strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. This decision was one of the key outcomes of discussions held during a high-level bilateral meeting on Sunday, September 22, 2024, between Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. The meeting took place at the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United…

Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, held a significant meeting with Dr. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, at the St. Kitts and Nevis Permanent Mission in New York on Monday, 23 September 2024. The discussions focused on key projects that have the potential to transform sectors within St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean. A prominent item on the meeting’s agenda was the Evergreen Aquaculture Project, an initiative poised to significantly boost the nation’s seafood production and exports. Both…

Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, joined world leaders at the United Nations High-Level Meeting of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York on Monday, September 23, 2024. Dr. Drew, representing CARICOM’s regional leadership, delivered a powerful call for immediate and coordinated international action to address Haiti’s ongoing political and humanitarian crisis while reaffirming the Caribbean’s unwavering commitment to the nation’s stabilisation and recovery efforts. In addressing the august body, Prime Minister Dr.…

Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, et al. for St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered the keynote address at the 3rd Annual New Approaches Summit on Monday, September 23, 2024. This prestigious event, held at the Harvard Club of New York City, was organised as part of 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) and Climate Week, under the theme “Saving Lives in the 21st Century.” The summit gathered top global experts in tobacco control and harm reduction to discuss innovative strategies aimed…

Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): In a strong show of St. Kitts and Nevis’ dedication to climate action and the priorities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Senator Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke represented Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew at the AOSIS Breakfast Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, in New York. The meeting, which marked the adoption of the AOSIS Call to Action, underscored the need for urgent global measures to combat climate change. The AOSIS Call to Action outlines specific, actionable measures to address the climate crisis, urging the global community to prioritise sustainable development, climate adaptation,…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, had a fruitful bilateral meeting with Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The discussions were held at the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York, following a warm welcome from Faisal bin Fadel bin Mohsen Al-Ibrahim, the Kingdom’s Minister of Economy and Planning. The talks focused on the outcomes of the CARICOM-Saudi Summit, which was held in October 2023, aiming to deepen bilateral…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, underscored the urgent need for climate financing and global cooperation during a high-level working lunch on international climate policy, hosted by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Olaf Scholz, and the Prime Minister of Samoa, Her Excellency Fiame Mata’afa on Sunday, 22 September 2024, at the Permanent Mission of Germany, United Nations Plaza in Manhattan, New York. The event gathered key leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and representatives of the Commonwealth and CARICOM to discuss…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Denzil Douglas, engaged in high-level discussions with His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. The meeting, held on Sunday, 22 September 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters, focused on expanding the already flourishing relationship between the two nations, including the reciprocation of visa-free access, fostering deeper collaboration with Ghana, and future areas of cooperation. The bilateral discussions highlighted shared…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, engaged in a productive bilateral meeting with Constantinos Kombos, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, at the United Nations Headquarters on Sunday, 22 September 2024. The discussions focused on deepening collaboration between the two countries, with particular emphasis on key areas of mutual interest at both the regional and international levels. Senior Minister Dr. Douglas spoke on the importance of strengthening ties with the European Union (EU). “St. Kitts and Nevis is committed to…