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Establishment of Diplomatic Relations with the Republic of Vietnam

New York, NY (June 27, 2018) – On Tuesday June 26, 2018, Saint Lucia formally established diplomatic relations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This historic occasion was effectuated through the signing of a Joint Communiqué at the Ambassadorial level in New York.


His Excellency Cosmos Richardson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of  Saint Lucia to the United Nations expressed his delight and satisfaction that the two countries have taken this important step, towards building friendly and cooperative relations.


Ambassador Richardson also noted that Saint Lucia remains committed to working with other countries in the pursuit of mutual development, peace and security and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this regard, Saint Lucia looks forward to working with Vietnam both bilaterally and multilaterally.


Her Excellency Nguyen Phuong Nga, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United Nations also expressed her gratitude and pleasure at this accomplishment.


In the ensuing discussions, the following were identified as possible areas for future collaboration between the two countries: high-tech industries, agricultural development, fisheries, tourism and education. Building resilience to combat climate change was another area discussed, noting that the two countries rely heavily on the tourism and agricultural sectors. Mindful of the adverse effects of climate change on these two countries and in particular on the agricultural and tourism sectors, the Ambassadors agreed that there is need to continue to raise awareness of this global challenge and the need for continued collaborative actions.


Representatives of the respective Missions will continue discussions with a view to establishing a platform for cooperation.

Saint Lucia continues the push to build resilience through the enhancement of its foreign policy by engaging with non-traditional partners and thus welcomes this new partnership with Vietnam.

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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