Saint Kitts and Nevis–Trinidad and Tobago relations

Saint Kitts and Nevis-Trinidad and Tobago relations refers to the bilateral relations between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago. Basseterre has a Trinidadian Consulate. Both countries are a part of Organization of American States, CARICOM and Commonwealth of Nations.

St. Kitts and Nevis-Trinidad and Tobago relations

Saint Kitts and Nevis
Trinidad and Tobago

History

Both nations share close ties due to being former colonies of the British Empire with similar demographics and being in the Caribbean. In 2017, Prime Minister Timothy Harris offered aid and financial support to Trinidad and Tobago during a severe rainy season.[1] St Kitts and Nevis sent a delegation to attend a retreat on Trinidad regarding "building Caribbean resilience" in 2017. Among things discussed were dealing with natural disasters and creating a sustainable food supply chain.[2]

Trade

St. Kitts and Nevis exported 2.17 Million dollars worth of goods to Trinidad in 2017, making Trinidad one of the largest export partners. Trinidad exported 13.1 Million Dollars worth of goods to St. Kitts in 2017.[3]

Notes and references
  1. "PM Harris Trinidad and Tobago Catastrophe Help". thestkittsnevisobserver. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  2. "Byron Nisbett attends Trinidad and Tobago retreat on 'Building Caribbean resilience'". stkittsandnevisobserver. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  3. "What Does Trinidad and Tobago export to St. Kitts and Nevis(2017)". oec.world. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
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