Last Updated on September 19, 2026, 7:51 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Dr S. Jaishankar, The External Affairs Minister for the Republic of India has extended best wishes to St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the country’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence. The two nations established formal relations in December 1983, shortly after the country gained independence.
The Indian Minister of External Affairs addressed his message and best wishes to his Kittitian and Nevisian Counterpart, Dr Denzil Douglas. He shared an image on his official X account, highlighting that India values the close cooperation between their two nations.
Best wishes to FM Dr. Denzil Douglas, the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis on their Independence Day.
Value our close cooperation.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 19, 2026
The Republic of India and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis have been longstanding partners in international diplomacy. St. Kitts and Nevis expanded its diplomatic footprint in India with the establishment of the St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission in India. Formally, the High Commission of St. Kitts and Nevis to India was inaugurated on April 7, 2026.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Denzil Douglas travelled to New Delhi, India for the official opening of the High Commission.
This meeting was one of the most significant milestone for the diplomatic ties between the two nations. The federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is commemorating 43 years of nationhood with ceremonial parades and celebrations spanning the complete month of September 2026. The celebrations of the country’s independence will continue even beyond the independence day.
St. Kitts and Nevis is organising their annual ceremonial parade to commemorate the occasion in the federation.
The relationship between the two nations goes back decades as the Republic of India has extended support to St. Kitts and Nevis in disaster relief. Most recently, India extended support to St. Kitts and Nevis during the global Covid-19 Pandemic. During this time, the government of India sent vaccinations for St. Kitts and Nevis and other Caribbean nations
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