UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has welcomed the election of St. Kitts-Nevis to the United Nations Financial and Social Council (ECOSOC). In response to the United Nations, ECOSOC brings individuals and points collectively to advertise collective motion for a sustainable world.
“On the middle of the UN improvement system, we conduct cutting-edge evaluation, agree on world norms, and advocate for progress. Our collective options advance sustainable improvement,” it stated.
The Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) nation was amongst 18 nations elected for the time period 2026-2028, which guarantees to be energetic as the worldwide group races to inject momentum into the Sustainable Improvement Objectives and the 2030 Agenda.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Improvement is a shared blueprint adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015. It goals to safe the rights and well-being of everybody on a wholesome, thriving planet by 17 Sustainable Improvement Objectives (SDGs).
“ I lengthen congratulations to International Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas, The Ministry of International Affairs, Ambassador Mutryce Williams, Elections Officer Minister Counselor Eustace T. Wallace, and the whole workforce on the Everlasting Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations for his or her strategic foresight and yeoman effort in advancing this candidature to place St. Kitts and Nevis within the area of debate, choice making, and constructive change as we craft partnerships for influence throughout the United Nations and with our diplomatic and improvement companions,” Prime Minister Drew stated.
International Minister Douglas has expressed “full confidence within the worth that St. Kitts and Nevis and this authorities will convey to its membership of this crucial UN organ.
We, in St. Kitts and Nevis, have a transparent imaginative and prescient, and the United Nations is on the coronary heart of our multilateral motion as we scale up and safe new partnerships for a brand new period of diplomacy,” he added.
Ambassador Williams stated the willpower and strategic thought that underpinned the candidature and reminded that an elevated voice on the UN brings with it direct advantages for the individuals of St. Kitts and Nevis.
“As we put together to rejoice 42 years of Independence, this election has particular which means for it illustrates a nation on the transfer, a nation that has a narrative to inform the world, and a nation assured to imagine management irrespective of how grand the stage,” the diplomat added.
