Published 30 November 2021
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
High Commissioner of Canada to Dominica Lilian Chatterjee had a meeting with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and discussed vital issues, including climate action plans and making the economy resilient.
This meeting was more concentrated on deepening the friendly and bilateral relationships between Canada and Dominica.
Before finishing the virtual credential tour to Dominica, High Commissioner Chatterjee presented her Letter of Introduction to the President of Dominica Charles Savarin. She also highlighted the strong commitment between Canada and the people, the Government of Dominica.
High Commissioner Chatterjee stated that she would be engaged in setting new bilateral partnerships with Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent the Grenadine, which will remain a priority for the Canadian Government.
Since 1978, the Commonwealth of Dominica and Canada have been sharing a longstanding bilateral relationship. Canada and Dominica’s people are also holding strong ties as they are connected to the similar heritage of Francophonie and the Commonwealth, which further affects the increasing educational and tourism exchanges.
Canadian tourists every year are attracted to Dominica because of the natural beauty and biodiversity comprised of unique flora and fauna on the island.
Every development programme head by Canada is focused on the sectors like climate and economic resilience, sustainable governance and upliftment of gender equality in the region.
After the drastic effect of the 2017 Hurricane season in the Caribbean region, Canada declared an amount of $100 million that was only to be used for working on the idea of Economic and Climate Resilience. This donation also supported Dominica and other nations of CARICOM.
In the field of security, both nations are working hand in hand for enhancing security in the Caribbean. Through Canada’s Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program, they are confronting cybercrime, drug trafficking, money laundering and other crimes in the region.
Dominica continues to benefit from Canada’s support of natural disaster planning and response through the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency.
https://associatestimes.com/lilian-chatterjee-appointed-as-canadian-high-commissioner-to-dominica/
