28 years of positive diplomatic relations between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of Cuba.
Basseterre, May 10, 2023- On May 10, 1995, 28 years ago, Cuba and St. Christopher and Nevis established diplomatic relations, from which date our countries began to develop fraternal ties. Since then, relations between our nations have been positive and deepened over time.
It is cooperation in Health, one of the main points that have connected St. Kitts and Nevis and Cuba during the last two decades, when in 2003 the first Cuban medical brigade was established in this Federation, although the first steps in this matter were taken since 1996. Today there is a total of 14 professionals in this sector, whose number will increase with the next incorporation of new professionals.
The education sector has also been a bulwark in strengthening the ties that unite us.
Cuba has provided professional training to more than 100 students from this nation, graduates of Cuban universities in careers in medical sciences, economics, and engineering, among others. There are over 30 young people currently studying in our country.
Many of the graduates in Cuba today are contributing their knowledge to the service to this nation, in functions and positions of great relevance for the development of the Federation.
There are other targets and aspirations of common interest on issues such as climate change, human development, social integration, economic development and reducing the effects of natural disasters, on which we must continue to work.
Together, through cooperation and concerted action, we can confront any threat.
Cuba, despite going through a period of many adversities and challenges, ratifies its firm commitment to maintain cooperation and solidarity with this sister nation and reiterates its willingness to expand existing ties to other areas of interest.
In the last five years we have witnessed the intensification of the cruel blockade imposed by the United States government on our country for more than 60 years.
The US government persists in ignoring the demand of the international community and has intensified these sanctions to unprecedented levels.
Cuba appreciates the courageous position of support maintained by Saint Kitts and Nevis for almost three decades, despite the great challenges, pressures and threats of the enemies of the Cuban Revolution.
In the face of economic challenges and media aggression, the Cuban government will continue to work on the basis of the founding principles of our Revolution and our social system.
The Republic of Cuba reaffirms the will to decisively support the common efforts that favor the progress of our territories, as well as to continue to offer unconditional collaboration and solidarity to the sister nations that need it.
Long live the relations of friendship and brotherhood between Cuba and St Kitts and Nevis!
(EmbaCuba San Cristóbal y Nieves- Cubaminrex)