The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan forwarded a message of congratulations to Marcella A. Liburd, Governor-General of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent parallel greetings to the Governor-General as well as to Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew. The communications coincided with the annual national observance in the Caribbean federation.
The occasion marks the anniversary of the Federation’s independence from the United Kingdom, an event that occurred on September 19, 1983, according to the official historical account published on the St Kitts and Nevis flag resource. The transition to sovereignty involved the lowering of the British flag and the raising of the new national symbol amid performances of the anthem in the capital of Basseterre. A series of negotiations in the preceding years had paved the way for the constitutional change that established the dual-island state as a sovereign entity.
Saint Kitts and Nevis maintains a population of around 48,000 residents and has built its post-independence economy around tourism, agriculture and international financial services, figures from regional development reports show. The country continues to navigate opportunities and vulnerabilities that are typical for small island nations in the Caribbean. Its leadership has consistently pursued international partnerships to support national development objectives.
The two countries established diplomatic relations on June 16, 2010, the St Kitts and Nevis Information Service documented in records of bilateral ties. Annual exchanges of greetings on independence anniversaries have become a regular feature of their interaction since then. Such correspondence underscores the mutual respect between the leaderships of both nations.
In line with the phrasing of comparable past communications released by the Emirates News Agency, the UAE leaders expressed wishes for the good health of the recipients together with ongoing advancement and welfare for the federation’s government and citizens. The statements reflect a longstanding practice in which heads of state acknowledge significant national milestones of their counterparts. This form of engagement helps sustain cordial ties across geographically distant regions.
The UAE has expanded its diplomatic footprint in the Caribbean over the past decade, seeking avenues for collaboration in sustainable development and economic cooperation, according to statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Saint Kitts and Nevis has pursued partnerships that support its goals for resilience against climate impacts and for economic growth. The latest round of congratulations aligns with this pattern of growing engagement between the two sides.
