Last Updated on September 24, 2026, 12:43 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr Geoffrey Hanley met with the Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir. The Saudi Arabin Minister also serves as the Member of the Council of Ministers, Envoy for Climate Affairs and Commissioner General for Expo 2030 Riyadh.
The meeting was hosted on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2026. The Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis discussed several issues of mutual importance for Saudi Arabia and the twin island.
The federation has a valuable international partner in Saudi Arabia as the country has supported the island through a significant part of their development strategy, especially in the energy transition.
The meeting also focussed on the future of said energy partnerships between Saudi Arabia and St. Kitts and Nevis. Also during the meeting, Dr. Hanley extended warm congratulations to Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir on the occasion of Saudi National Day. He also took the opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of St. Kitts and Nevis towards strengthening bilateral relations.
The Acting Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey also expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia for the country’s constant and crucial support for the Federation’s geothermal energy development. Additionally, the country also helped St. Kitts and Nevis secure the provision of generators. The acting Prime Minister’s appreciation highlights the country’s important contribution to energy security and climate resilience
During the discussions, the ministers and officers explored opportunities to expand cooperation in areas such as energy, technical training, infrastructure and innovative solutions to global water challenges. The officials also exchanged views on preparations for Expo 2030 Riyadh and opportunities for collaboration that would come out in the future.
The Acting Prime Minister is expected to make several other diplomatic meetings as he represents the country at the UN General Assembly in New York.
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