St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew commemorated the 40th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between St Kitts and Nevis and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yesterday (Tuesday), October 31, 2023.
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew joined various officials and Embassy Members from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to mark its 40th anniversary.
He joined the Chargé d’ Affaires Ad Hoc of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Marco Antonio Guzman Adrian, Members of the Cabinet, other Ambassadors, and senior Government officials.
Prime Minister Dr Terrance, along with several officials, gathered at National Heroes Park for a Wreath-laying Ceremony. The Ceremony has been done to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the two nations.
Further, he also emphasised the long-term relations of St Kitts and Nevis and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. On his Official Social Media handle, Prime Minister Dr Terrance said, “Venezuela is one of the first countries to establish an embassy with a resident ambassador in Saint Kitts and Nevis.”
“This early commitment to our friendship remains an example of Venezuela’s unwavering dedication to the continued nurturing of those bonds of friendship between our nations,” he further continued.
Furthermore, he also extended his gratitude and looked forward to strengthening their long-term relationship.
“We are deeply grateful for the shared experiences, the mutual respect, and the commitment to a brighter future together. Here’s to 40 years of friendship and to many more years of collaboration and mutual growth,” Prime Minister Dr Terrance asserted.
Reportedly, the wreath-taking Ceremony was laid at the feet of the statues of the Federation’s four fallen National Heroes.
These include the Late Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, the Late Right Excellent Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, the Late Right Excellent Sir Joseph N. France, and the Late Right Excellent Sir Simeon Daniel.
Prime Minister Dr Terrance, along with the other delegations, also paid Homage to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Sir Kennedy A. Simmonds.
