St Kitts and Nevis and Republic of Albania, signed a joint communique formalising diplomatic relations between the Federation and the Republic of Albania. It was signed today at the High Commission, His Excellency Dr Kevin Isaac, High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis, joined by his counterpart, His Excellency Mr Oirjako Qirko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Albania

During the discussion, High Commissioner Isaac and Ambassador Qirko agreed to work more closely and in a timely manner to effect a reciprocal visa exemption protocol that would allow their citizens visa free access to each other’s territory.

High Commissioner Isaac praised the signing ceremony as an opportunity to build people-to-people linkages and government-to-government partnership. Ambassador Qirko, seconded the sentiments of High Commissioner Isaac that small countries must work more closely together to address common challenges. As Albania is experiencing an economic revival and is focussing on tourism, Ambassador Qirko spoke of the need to exchange ideas and to learn from each other and praised the importance of the formalising of relations as a symbol of the two countries intent to cement their relationship.

High Commissioner Isaac reiterated the ongoing commitment of Foreign Minister Brantley and the Unity Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to build strong and enduring bridges of friendship throughout Europe, as an opportunity to anchor its people empowerment agender in sustainable bilateral and multilateral partnerships. Dr Isaac expressed confidence that “today’s signing will promote greater awareness and understanding, allowing our two countries to build awareness about opportunities for our peoples and to benefit from our shared experiences and cooperation initiatives.

Albania is an official candidate for membership in the European Union and a candidate for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security council for 2022-2023. The country is also a member of the United Nations, World Bank, UNESCO, NATO, WTO, COE, OSCE and OIC