St Kitts-Nevis establish diplomatic relations with Rwanda

The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis formally began diplomatic relations with the Republic of Rwanda this week.

Although no official statement has been released, a tweet on Friday morning showed High Commissioner Kevin Isaac in London alongside a representative from the East African country.

According to the social media post, Isaac “signed a Protocol Establishing Diplomatic Relations with Rwanda on behalf of the Federation this morning”.

WIC News has reached out the the UK St Kitts and Nevis High Commission for comment, who referred reporters to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A tweet on St Kitts and Nevis high commissioner twitter account reads "Extremely proud to join my sister, Yamina as #stkittsandnevis and the Republic of #Rwanda establish diplomatic relations. We are committed to building bridges of partnership from the #Caribbean to #Africa and to deepening our friendship. #diplomacymatters" 

Rwanda is a landlocked East African country with a green, mountainous landscape. Its renowned Volcanoes National Park is home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.