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| St. Kitts National Flag | BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, APRIL 4TH 2006 - The Federation's exit from sugar production and the need for support and technical assistance to address the challenges it brings and support from members of the European Union are issues being discussed when Spain's Ambassador to St. Kitts and Nevis meets with government officials.
The Jamaica-based Spanish diplomat, His Excellency Jesus Silva presented his credentials Tuesday morning to Governor General His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian before starting his round of engagements with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas.
Spain is said to be the number one investor in Jamaica in 2006 and the prospects for such activity being extended to the Federation is also expected to be discussed during the talks expected to lead to stronger bilateral relations.
Revitalising scholarship opportunities especially in the areas of diplomacy, protocol and international relations and an invitation on the part of the Spanish President, His Excellency Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, to meet with CARICOM Member Heads of Government and the Secretary General at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on May 10, 2006 are also matters for discussion.
The meeting is slated for the eve of the EU-LAC Summit schedule for Vienna on the 11th May, 2006.
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Ambassador Silva will also meet with the Premier of Nevis, Hon. Vance Amory; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris; Deputy Governor General, His Hon. Eustace John; Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador of Venezuela, Her Excellency Myriam Troconiz Luzardo; Vice President of the Chamber of Industry of Commerce, Mr. Gary Da Silva and the Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries of Public Works, Education and Tourism.
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