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North & Central America and Caribbean
Saint Christopher and Nevis |
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Last reviewed: 14 January 2009 |
Country information
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Relations with Neighbours
St Kitts and Nevis enjoys close relations with its neighbours. It is an active member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and shares a common currency and common judiciary with the other six full members and two associate members of the organisation. St Kitts and Nevis is also a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which is in the process of establishing a single market and economy. The CARICOM Single Market and Economy intends to provide more opportunities to produce and sell goods and services and also attract investment. It co-ordinates its foreign policy with the member states of CARICOM.
Relations with the International Community
St Kitts and Nevis greatly values its membership of the Commonwealth and of the United Nations Organisation. Within the Commonwealth, St Kitts and Nevis advances the agenda of Small States in the international community.
Relations with the UK
Relations between St Kitts and Nevis and the UK are good.
Cultural Relations with the UK
The British Council in Kingston/Jamaica covers the whole of the Caribbean.
Recent Inward Visits
Dr Timothy Harris, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Education, represented St Kitts and Nevis at the UK/Caribbean Forum in London in May 2004.
Recent Outward Visits
A UK Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Delegation visited St Kitts in June 2004.
