Taiwan Embassy congratulates St Kitts and Nevis for prosperous conclusion of elections

St Kitts and Nevis: The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St Kitts and Nevis extends sincere congratulations to St Kitts and Nevis on the peaceful and successful conclusion of its general election on August 5.

Based on the initial results, Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) won a majority in St Kitts and will be forming a new government.

Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis long share the common values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. In recent years, St Kitts and Nevis have continued to support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations such as the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO), and International Civil Aviation Organization. It has emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan and St Kitts and Nevis have also closely cooperated on agriculture, public health, ICT, women empowerment, environmental protection and renewable energy projects for many years.

The Embassy of Taiwan will work with the new government of the Federation on the existing strong foundation to deepen cooperation across all fields for the prosperity of the Federation and the well-being of the People.

The general election took place on August 5, 2022 (Friday), and the result on the same was declared in early August 6. This time, the people of St Kitts and Nevis has chosen SKN Labour Party as the ruling party and Dr Terrance Drew as Prime Minister of the Federation.