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Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Government of Saint Lucia and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria

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November 5th, 2020

The Government of Saint Lucia and the Republic of Bulgaria have formally established diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Joint Communiqué establishing relations was signed on November 05, 2020, in New York by the respective Ambassadors and Permanent Representative of the two countries to the United Nations, His Excellency Cosmos Richardson of Saint Lucia, and His Excellency Georgi Panayotov of Bulgaria. With the signing of this joint communiqué, Saint Lucia now has diplomatic relations with every individual member state of the European Union.


During the ceremony, the two Ambassadors exchanged ideas on ways in which relations between the countries might be strengthened. Ambassador Richardson observed that while the countries had not formally established diplomatic relations before now, as a member of the European Union which is Saint Lucia’s most significant development partner, Bulgaria has been a strategic ally. He, therefore, welcomed the formalization of relations at a time when small states like Saint Lucia are grappling with difficult development challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, high debt burdens, and ensuring the maintenance of livelihoods.


Common interests were identified including confronting the global health crisis brought about by COVID-19, combatting the issue of climate change, and attaining sustainable development goals for the benefit of their citizens. Also discussed were the peculiar challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and the need for adjustments to be made to the international financial architecture to meet the specific requirements of this group of countries. The Ambassadors pledged to work closely to advance multilateralism in an increasingly complex world. The Government of Saint Lucia welcomes the establishment of relations with Bulgaria; a step which is consistent with its objective to expand its diplomatic reach and build new alliances as Saint Lucia seeks to promote its interests and accelerate its economic and social development.


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Saint Lucia and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Establish Diplomatic Relations

November 10, 2023
New York, NY (November 10, 2023) – In line with the continued thrust towards expanding diplomatic partners, this week Saint Lucia and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste established diplomatic relations in New York. Saint Lucia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E Menissa Rambally, and H.E Karlito Nunes, Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste to the United Nations, signed a joint communiqué on November 08, 2023, establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. The establishment of diplomatic relations with this Southeast Asian state is part of the Government of Saint Lucia’s Foreign Policy to forge new diplomatic ties with non-traditional and other developing economies in pursuit of mutually beneficial development objectives.  As Small Island Developing States (SIDS), formalization of relations between the two nations sets the foundation for advancing efforts including addressing climate change, culture, and knowledge exchange as well as pursuing cooperation in other political and socio-economic areas.

Saint Lucia Reiterates Call for End to US Embargo on Cuba at the United Nations

November 2, 2023
New York, NY (November 02, 2023) – At the United Nations General Assembly annual debate on the resolution calling for an end to the United States embargo on Cuba, Saint Lucia joined 186 members states in condemning this blockade.  Saint Lucia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E Menissa Rambally, who also delivered a statement on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), highlighted that this long-standing matter continues to serve as an impediment to the regional cooperation that CARICOM maintains with Cuba. The unselfish assistance of Cuba to Saint Lucia, the wider Caribbean and globally in furtherance of socioeconomic development and sustainability is consistent with the values and aspirations of cooperation amongst the countries of the Global South. Cooperation with Saint Lucia in health and other sectors like education, has been the foundation for an enduring bond spanning decades. Saint Lucia acknowledged the indomitable spirit of the Cuban people who continue to persevere despite the unlawful economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States. Ambassador Rambally, reaffirmed the Government of Saint Lucia’s fervent call for an end to this embargo, and expressed hope that the will of the overwhelming majority of the nations of the world is duly respected on this matter. View Statement here: https://youtu.be/Fm6fGuK2a9A?t=2208

Prime Minister Addresses the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2023

September 22, 2023
Philip Joseph Pierre, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Development and Youth Economy of Saint Lucia, addresses the general debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 19 - 26 September 2023).  The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote. The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. The UN has evolved over the years to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. But one thing has stayed the same: it remains the one place on Earth where all the world’s nations can gather together, discuss common problems, and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity. General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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