Bilateral Relations

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honorable Dr. Terrance Drew, arrived in Cuba this Wednesday.

The official visit comes within the framework of the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries, established on May 10, 1995. This is the first visit he has made to the island in his capacity as Prime Minister.

On this Monday morning, the Premier of Nevis, Honorable Mark Brantley held a warm meeting with the Cuban Ambassador David Rivero Pérez who was accompanied by Dr. Odalis Abreu Guirado, Head of the Cuban Medical Brigade, on a work visit to this island. Once again, the Honorable Brantley conveyed to the visitors his condemnation of the unjust blockade imposed by the United States Government on Cuba as well as his gratitude to the Greater Antilles for its contribution in the health and education sectors.

As part of the visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis of the Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Jorge Luis Perdomo Di-Lella, a cordial meeting was held with his local counterpart, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley at the headquarters of the Cuban Embassy.

The meeting, held in a friendly atmosphere, was conducive to verifying the good state of relations between the two nations and the mutual interest in strengthening existing ties.

The new Deputy Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honorable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, who also serves as Minister of Education, Youth, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Aging and Disabilities, received in his offices this Friday morning, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, David Rivero Pérez, who paid him a courtesy visit after his recent appointment.