PM Terrance Drew Welcomes Afreximbank President to Discuss Investment Opportunities in St. Kitts and Nevis
New York, USA — In a significant diplomatic engagement, Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, met with Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), at the country’s Mission in New York on September 23, 2024. The two leaders discussed critical investment opportunities aimed at strengthening economic ties between the Caribbean nation and Africa.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Drew emphasized the importance of collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean, noting that partnerships like these can significantly boost trade, investment, and development on both sides of the Atlantic. The talks focused on potential ventures that could enhance the economic landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis, with a focus on mutual benefit for both regions.
Today, I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of the @afreximbank, to our Mission in New York.
We had the opportunity to discuss a number of critical investment ventures in St. Kitts and Nevis, as well as the importance of strengthening ties… pic.twitter.com/fr0O9gLWlf
— Dr. The Hon. Terrance Drew (@TerranceDrewSKN) September 23, 2024
In a tweet following the meeting, Dr. Drew expressed his optimism about the discussions: “Today, I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Dr. Benedict Oramah, President of the Afreximbank, to our Mission in New York. We had the opportunity to discuss a number of critical investment ventures in St. Kitts and Nevis, as well as the importance of strengthening ties between the Caribbean and Africa for the mutual benefit of both regions.”
This diplomatic initiative underscores St. Kitts and Nevis’ continued commitment to forging stronger international relationships, particularly with Africa. Afreximbank, known for facilitating intra-African trade, could play a pivotal role in furthering investment projects in the Caribbean, driving economic growth and fostering long-term partnerships.
As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, such diplomatic efforts are seen as vital to securing the future prosperity of both St. Kitts and Nevis and the African continent.