Saint Kitts and Nevis announced plans to expand its diplomatic presence by opening a High Commission in Singapore.

During the May 6th edition of InFocus, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Denzil Douglas, announced that the St Kitts and Nevis has secured an Agrément from the government in Singapore and will “very shortly” open the new diplomatic facility. This is significant as no other Caribbean country has such a facility in the country.

“Singapore is one of the more successful states financially and otherwise, and it is small,” Douglas stated, noting that there are some similarities between the two countries.

Both countries have a mutually respectful relationship, which is being enhanced in various areas of cooperation. 

Saint Kitts and Nevis currently has diplomatic representation in an appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary based in Singapore to facilitate dialogue and advance areas of cooperation.

Plans to establish a High Commission in Singapore follow the recent opening of the Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commission in India. 

The resident representatives in Singapore and India are both citizens of the twin-island Federation.