India, St Kitts & Nevis ink agreement on sharing of digital public infrastructure
| 2024-08-09
St Kitts & Nevis Foreign Minister Denzil Douglas with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on August 6, 20
St Kitts and Nevis is part of CARICOM, or the Caribbean Community
In a major boost to bilateral ties, India and St Kitts & Nevis have signed an agreement on India STACK, which will enable cooperation in the field of digitalization. The two sides have also signed a bilateral agreement for cooperation in the field of sports, especially sports medicines and training of athletes, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday (August 9, 2024).
The pacts were inked during the India visit of Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federation of St. Christopher (Kitts) & Nevis, at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. His official visit from August 4-9, 2024 was the first-ever foreign ministerial visit from St. Kitts & Nevis to India, signalling the intent of both countries to forge closer ties and collaborate across diverse sectors.
St Kitts and Nevis is part of CARICOM, or the Caribbean Community, which is a grouping of 20 countries -15 Member States and 5 Associate Members.
EAM Jaishankar hosted his St Kitts & Nevis counterpart for discussions in New Delhi on August 6, 2024.
According to the MEA, both the Ministers held consultations on a wide range of issues covering cooperation in defence and security, health and pharma, training of personnel, renewable energy, agriculture and food security, sharing of digital public infrastructures and development cooperation. The two Ministers exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and reiterated commitment to closer cooperation in multilateral fora.
"The Ministers also agreed to hold interactions at regular intervals to impart momentum in bilateral relations," the MEA stated.
The St Kitts & Nevis Foreign Minister held meetings with Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Technology and PR Hari, Chairman and Managing-Director, GRSE.
During the meetings, both the sides exchanged views on exploring further opportunities to enhance the bilateral ties, the MEA said.
"St. Kitts & Nevis is one of our valuable partners in the Global South and the meeting between the two ministers have further intensified the existing cooperation, underlining our common vision and strong voice for the welfare of our partners among the Global South and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS)," the MEA stated.
The pacts were inked during the India visit of Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federation of St. Christopher (Kitts) & Nevis, at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. His official visit from August 4-9, 2024 was the first-ever foreign ministerial visit from St. Kitts & Nevis to India, signalling the intent of both countries to forge closer ties and collaborate across diverse sectors.
St Kitts and Nevis is part of CARICOM, or the Caribbean Community, which is a grouping of 20 countries -15 Member States and 5 Associate Members.
EAM Jaishankar hosted his St Kitts & Nevis counterpart for discussions in New Delhi on August 6, 2024.
According to the MEA, both the Ministers held consultations on a wide range of issues covering cooperation in defence and security, health and pharma, training of personnel, renewable energy, agriculture and food security, sharing of digital public infrastructures and development cooperation. The two Ministers exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and reiterated commitment to closer cooperation in multilateral fora.
"The Ministers also agreed to hold interactions at regular intervals to impart momentum in bilateral relations," the MEA stated.
The St Kitts & Nevis Foreign Minister held meetings with Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Technology and PR Hari, Chairman and Managing-Director, GRSE.
During the meetings, both the sides exchanged views on exploring further opportunities to enhance the bilateral ties, the MEA said.
"St. Kitts & Nevis is one of our valuable partners in the Global South and the meeting between the two ministers have further intensified the existing cooperation, underlining our common vision and strong voice for the welfare of our partners among the Global South and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS)," the MEA stated.
Kerala Initiates Probe into 2006 Suicide Case Involving CEC
The Kerala government has ordered a vigilance investigation following a 2006 suicide incident linked to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
| 2026-10-04
Extradition of Sheikh Hasina Feasible, Says Indian High Commissioner
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh claims Sheikh Hasina's extradition is possible through a structured process, fostering bilateral cooperation.
| 2026-10-04
Punjabi Makeup Artist Mad Sandhu Shot Dead in Amritsar
Influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu was fatally shot in Amritsar. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
| 2026-10-04
India Achieves Fourth Place at Asian Games 2026 Through Late Success
India secured fourth place in the Asian Games 2026 medals tally, boosted by impressive performances in key sports such as boxing and archery.
| 2026-10-04
Pakistan Requests Indian Diplomat's Presence Over Border Incident
Pakistan has summoned an Indian diplomat to protest the alleged killing of two citizens by the Border Security Force.
| 2026-10-04