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St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Mark Brantley has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the timely distribution of Covid vaccines, which he said enabled him to attend the United Nations General Assembly. &nbsp;

In an interview with WION’s Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Brantley said he was able to visit New York after being fully inoculated with AstraZeneca vaccine, which was made by the Serum Institute in India.&nbsp;

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“In the height of the pandemic, even as India itself was suffering the ravages of COVID-19, we were very impressed that the PM came forward and offered us vaccines. &nbsp;

"The vaccines allowed us in St Kitts and Nevis and most of the Caribbean to commence the vaccination process. It is a matter of tremendous merit,” said the minister. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“For this, we congratulate PM Modi, his government and people of India. Even as we were waiting for COVAX to deliver, the Indian government bilaterally was able to provide vaccines to us and our people.”&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modis-secret-of-keeping-jetlag-away-during-busy-foreign-trips-revealed-416173" hreflang="en">PM Narendra Modi's 'secret' of keeping jetlag away during busy foreign trips revealed</a>

St Kitts and Nevis is a far-off Caribbean Island, which was badly affected by COVID-19 pandemic. &nbsp;

Both India and St Kitts and Nevis share a long history, as the first Indians there arrived in the country in 19th century mostly as indentured labour during the colonial era. &nbsp;

Although the relations established between India and St Kitts and Nevis go back a long way, the trade between the two countries has not really taken off. As of 2016, the bilateral trade was just about USD 2.36 billion. &nbsp;

“A lot of it has to do with geographical distance between the countries and absence of effective transportation both by sea and air," Brantley said.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unsc-is-frozen-in-time-indian-envoy-to-un-ts-tirumurti-tells-wion-416148" hreflang="en">'UNSC is frozen in time,' Indian Envoy to UN TS Tirumurti tells WION</a>

"We are in that part of the world where trade has to go through two or more countries. It adds to the cost. Transportation links globally is always a problem. The more stops goods make before they arrive to us, the more difficult, and costly it becomes." &nbsp;

The minister said ties between the two countries goes well beyond trade, adding that relationship with India is one that he cherishes the most.&nbsp;

“I would like to thank government and people of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he was very generous. He came here in UN in 2019 and had a meeting with Caribbean leaders and expressed interest in working more closely with the Caribbean countries,” said the leader. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Caribbean region has a very long history with India. St Kitts and Nevis as well as Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana have significant Indian populations.&nbsp;

St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Mark Brantley has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the timely distribution of Covid vaccines, which he said enabled him to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Mark Brantley has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the timely distribution of Covid vaccines, which he said enabled him to attend the United Nations General Assembly. In an interview with WION’s Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Brantley said he was able to visit New York after being fully inoculated with AstraZeneca vaccine, which was made by the Serum Institute in India. Watch: #LIVE | On #Gravitas with @palkisu watch the #EXCLUSIVE conversation with St. Kitts & Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister @markbrantley3 https://t.co/9YP6glOoUR — WION (@WIONews) September 26, 2021 × “In the height of the pandemic, even as India itself was suffering the ravages of COVID-19, we were very impressed that the PM came forward and offered us vaccines. "The vaccines allowed us in St Kitts and Nevis and most of the Caribbean to commence the vaccination process. It is a matter of tremendous merit,” said the minister. “For this, we congratulate PM Modi, his government and people of India. Even as we were waiting for COVAX to deliver, the Indian government bilaterally was able to provide vaccines to us and our people.” Also Read: PM Narendra Modi's 'secret' of keeping jetlag away during busy foreign trips revealed St Kitts and Nevis is a far-off Caribbean Island, which was badly affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Both India and St Kitts and Nevis share a long history, as the first Indians there arrived in the country in 19th century mostly as indentured labour during the colonial era. Although the relations established between India and St Kitts and Nevis go back a long way, the trade between the two countries has not really taken off. As of 2016, the bilateral trade was just about USD 2.36 billion. “A lot of it has to do with geographical distance between the countries and absence of effective transportation both by sea and air," Brantley said. Also Read: 'UNSC is frozen in time,' Indian Envoy to UN TS Tirumurti tells WION "We are in that part of the world where trade has to go through two or more countries. It adds to the cost. Transportation links globally is always a problem. The more stops goods make before they arrive to us, the more difficult, and costly it becomes." The minister said ties between the two countries goes well beyond trade, adding that relationship with India is one that he cherishes the most. “I would like to thank government and people of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he was very generous. He came here in UN in 2019 and had a meeting with Caribbean leaders and expressed interest in working more closely with the Caribbean countries,” said the leader. The Caribbean region has a very long history with India. St Kitts and Nevis as well as Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana have significant Indian populations.

Exclusive: St Kitts and Nevis foreign affairs minister thanks Indian PM Narendra Modi for Covid vaccines

U.S. as approved $1 Billion to replenish Israel's Iron Dome, but democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar & Rashida Tlaib are objecting. They want U.S. to stop funding Israel for alleged 'human rights abuses'. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

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Will the AUKUS security pact displace the QUAD as the premier Indo-Pacific alliance? What are the key differences between the two groupings? Will they compete or complement each other? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas US Edition: QUAD & AUKUS: Compete or complement?

Quad is an alliance of democracies upholding common values. All 4 members have economic clout, powerful militaries & a common adversary in China. Then why has the Quad struggled to define its purpose? Palki Sharma delves into the Quad's history to explain its present.

Gravitas US Edition: Can the Quad define its purpose?

Leaders of Quad countries will meet for the first ever in-person summit on Friday at the White House. But, can the Quad define its mission? Palki Sharma discusses with a special panel of guests.

Gravitas US Edition: Can the Quad define its mission?

A new poll found that more Americans liked Donald Trump as president, over Joe Biden. The disastrous Afghan withdrawal and rising COVID-19 cases have plunged Biden's approval ratings. Does this mean 'advantage Trump'? Palki Sharma tells you.

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Joe Biden has acknowledged 'missteps' in a phone call with Emmanuel Macron, Scott Morrison is still awaiting a call from Macron & UK PM Boris Johnson wants the French President to 'give him a break'. Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the AUKUS rift.

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