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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Terrance Drew has extended congratulations to Attorney-General Garth Wilkin on his appointment as Vice Chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee, tasked with drafting the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.

In a statement recognizing the achievement, Prime Minister Drew declared:

“I take this opportunity to congratulate our Hon. Attorney-General Garth Wilkin for representing St. Kitts and Nevis and being elected to serve as a Vice Chair on the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee to draft the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.

This is indeed a tremendous achievement for our Federation, our Foreign Service—in particular, our Permanent Mission to the United Nations—and our Attorney-General personally.

Congratulations to our A-G, the Foreign Service, and the entire staff of the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the UN, on behalf of a grateful nation, for your excellent service.

We wish you well as you not only serve us but, through the UN, the entire world.”

The appointment marks a significant milestone for St. Kitts and Nevis, enhancing the nation’s global diplomatic presence and influence in international tax policy discussions.