Last Updated on November 26, 2024, 4:03 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Bridgetown, Barbados: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), securing $300 million in financing to support critical projects that will provide long-term economic growth.
This significant MoU was signed on November 25, 2024 enhancing the partnership between the US and St Kitts and Nevis and supporting critical projects aligned with the Sustainable Island State Agenda mainly focusing on sectors of renewable energy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and critical minerals.
The agreement was signed by the EXIM President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis and Prime Minister Drew during a ceremony hosted by the US Ambassador of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Roger Nyhus, at the US Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.
PM Drew shared the highlights from the signing ceremony on his official Facebook account and noted that this MoU is their thrust to diversify the economy of the nation and to decrease the dependence on any single sector.
He also mentioned that this agreement highlights the commitment of St Kitts and Nevis to advancing sustainable development while strengthening the partnership with the United States.
The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has emphasised that this partnership will focus on identifying and financing high-impact projects that benefit from US export of goods and services, helping the Federation’s SISA.
The EXIM President stated that by working together, it would be a great help to create new business opportunities and support sustainable development that will benefit both the nations and foster regional growth.
Prime Minister Drew also expressed his satisfaction with this collaboration and noted that it will be instrumental in advancing the key strategic sectors.
Notably, this agreement is set to remain in effect until November 2026 and this partnership is expected to bring lasting benefits for the country’s development.
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