Last Updated on September 23, 2022, 3:29 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, represented the nation at several high-level meetings at the 77th United Nations General Assembly. On Thursday, September 22, 2022, He attended the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Leaders’ Breakfast Meeting focussed on the Multi Vulnerability Index at 8:00 AM at the International Peace Institute (IPI), 777 United Nations Plaza in New York.
The AOSIS Leaders’ Breakfast Meeting was held under the theme “Championing Our Own Solutions”. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, was the guest speaker for the event. In his address to the leaders of Small Island States, he pledged to continue efforts to support the AOSIS.
He stated, “The Multi-dimensional Vulnerability Index is a tool of extreme importance, and it must be deployed. The Alliance of Small Island States has long championed the highest level of ambition on climate, often leading by example. You have also brought solutions and built consensus. Your voices, as climate leaders, problem solvers and bridge builders, are needed now more than ever.”
He assured the leaders of the Small Island Developing Nations that The United Nations is their steadfast supporter and partner. He added that the institution will continue to push for more ambition and climate action by all – especially the G20, who account for 80% of global emissions.”
Further, he said, ”We will continue to call for a renewable revolution, and for developed countries to provide developing countries with the finance and technology they need to transition to a net-zero and climate-resilient future.”
“We will continue to push developed countries to make good on the commitment of investing $100 billion in climate finance. We will push developed countries to provide clarity this year on their Glasgow commitment to double adaptation finance. And we will push to ensure your eligibility and access to that finance.”
The Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, was also invited to and attended bilateral discussions with the President of Kenya, William Ruto and the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, Silvera Jacobs.
A friendly invitation was also extended to the Prime Minister from the President of Kosovo. Osmani-Sadriu. The discussions focused on supporting democracy in small island states.
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