BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 8th, 2012 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has told Finland’s President-elect, His Excellency Sauli Ninistoe that his long-extended tenure as finance minister from 1996-2003 during which time he laboured assiduously in assisting Finland to obtain membership in the European Union is a clear indication of his strong leadership skills, insight and vision – qualities that will undoubtedly ensure success during his Presidency.
Mr. Ninistoe scored a landslide victory at the polls on Sunday, 5th February when his National Coalition Party garnered 63% of the vote, catapulting him as that country’s first conservative head of state in five decades since 1956.
“Your Party’s win engenders a level of freshness and a sense of expectancy. It is my conviction that you will indeed become ‘the President of the whole nation’,” said Prime Minister Douglas.
St. Kitts and Nevis and Finland deepened ties in 2009, with the signing of a joint communiqué which established diplomatic relations between both countries.
Since that time Finland has appointed a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis as Finland’s Honorary Consul.
“Regionally, you have accredited Ambassadors to both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) of which St. Kitts and Nevis is a proud member. It is envisaged that these mechanisms, together with our shared ideals will further cement our friendship and cooperation,” said Prime Minister Douglas.
Dr. Douglas expressed confidence that Mr. Ninistoe’s European Union approach will allow him and his counterparts to overcome Europe's current challenges.
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