Caribbean National Weekly

Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris hopes to build on long lasting relationship with US

By CNW Reporter··1 min read
Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris hopes to build on long lasting relationship with US
Key Points(5)
  • <strong>KITTS-NEVIS </strong> Prime Minister Dr.
  • Timothy Harris says he is looking forward to the building upon the longstanding relationship between St.
  • Kitts-Nevis and the United States following the “decisive electoral victory” of Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday.
  • In a congratulatory message sent to the President–elect, Harris said Trump had attained a “decisive elector victory…particularly during a presidential race that saw record voter turnout, rally crowds and debate viewership throughout the campaign cycle”.
  • He said it was also noteworthy that Trump has had no “political or military experience, but rather strong business and negotiating skills that have been honed from a background in multinational real estate development and licensing, as well as television production.

KITTS-NEVIS 

Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris says he is looking forward to the building upon the longstanding relationship between St. Kitts-Nevis and the United States following the “decisive electoral victory” of Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday.

In a congratulatory message sent to the President–elect, Harris said Trump had attained a “decisive elector victory…particularly during a presidential race that saw record voter turnout, rally crowds and debate viewership throughout the campaign cycle”.

He said it was also noteworthy that Trump has had no “political or military experience, but rather strong business and negotiating skills that have been honed from a background in multinational real estate development and licensing, as well as television production.

“My Government and I are looking forward to seeing you govern as the 45th  President of the United States of America, as you work to execute your mandate of bringing jobs and prosperity to your country and protecting its interests around the world.  Your stirring message of change has energized and electrified the American electorate and changed the political playbook.”

Harris said he was also looking forward to working with the new US President and his administration in “advancing our dialogue…on important matters of security and sustainability, for the benefit of all of our citizens

“Our countries have a longstanding relationship built on mutual respect and support, and I am optimistic that through bold leadership and continued partnership we will accomplish even more together,” Prime Minister Harris added.

Related Stories

Trinidad and Tobago plans phased restart of Petrotrin refinery

Trinidad and Tobago plans phased restart of Petrotrin refinery

Dominica psychiatrist urges Caribbean to raise legal age for alcohol, cannabis use

Dominica psychiatrist urges Caribbean to raise legal age for alcohol, cannabis use

Belize backs foreign minister after China imposes sanctions over Taiwan ties

Belize backs foreign minister after China imposes sanctions over Taiwan ties

Trinidad and Tobago presents TT$63.3 billion budget, proposes tax changes

Trinidad and Tobago presents TT$63.3 billion budget, proposes tax changes