MONTEGO BAY, CMC – The particular envoy of the Prime Minister of Singapore, Karen Tan, has held discussions with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, as the 2 international locations reaffirmed their shared dedication to deepening diplomatic ties and sensible cooperation.
An announcement issued right here following the assembly stated that Prime Minister Drew, who was accompanied by Minister of International Affairs Dr. Denzil Douglas, additionally mentioned points associated to local weather change as a matter of worldwide justice, digital transformation, public service coaching, inexperienced expertise change, and enhancing CARICOM-Singapore engagement.
Singapore’s Ambassador for Worldwide Legislation, Rena Lee, highlighted her nation’s energetic involvement in worldwide local weather justice advocacy, together with its assist for the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on local weather change, and launched WIPO Inexperienced, a expertise change platform for inexperienced innovation that might profit St. Kitts and Nevis.
The assertion stated that Prime Minister Drew and Tan agreed that establishing a resident mission within the Caribbean can be a strategic step in strengthening regional engagement.
In a separate assembly with Austria’s Particular Envoy, Ulrike Lunacek, the assertion famous that the discussions mirrored sturdy shared values round human rights, disarmament, local weather safety, and sustainable vitality.
“Austria reaffirmed its longstanding dedication to supporting the multilateral system and its solidarity with small states, significantly by peacekeeping, battle mediation, and world local weather initiatives,” the assertion famous.
It stated that Basseterre welcomed Austria’s assist for the CARICOM Centre for Renewable Vitality and Vitality Effectivity (CCREEE) and the broader vitality transition agenda throughout the area, with Prime Dr. Drew indicating that local weather change should be handled not solely as an environmental and financial concern however as a safety and justice concern, particularly for small island states disproportionately affected by excessive climate and rising sea ranges.
The delegations additionally mentioned progress towards legislative reforms and transparency within the Citizenship by Funding (CBI) Programme, with the Austrian officers acknowledging the regional efforts and legislative safeguards being pursued, and inspiring continued dialogue with European companions.
“Each bilateral engagements showcased St. Kitts and Nevis’ energetic diplomacy and dedication to forging significant partnerships rooted in mutual respect, sustainable improvement, and world justice.”
The assertion stated that as CARICOM Chair of the Council for International and Group Relations (COFCOR), Prime Minister Douglas stated that he continues to advocate for stronger Caribbean cooperation with world companions.
