This archive report was first published on 10 August 2019.
On August 10, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta met with leaders of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in Bridgetown, Barbados, to discuss closer cooperation between African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries.
Kenya is seeking a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the period 2021 to 2022, and President Kenyatta appealed to the Caribbean community for their support.
“Kenya’s candidature is informed by the critical role the UN Security Council plays in the maintenance of international peace and security,” the President said.
During the meeting, President Kenyatta also asked the OECS to support Kenya’s bid to host the Global Service Delivery Model (GSDM) as recommended by the UN Secretary-General.
He emphasized that Kenya was picked after meeting the threshold on availability of space, qualified personnel, employees’ safety, location, and affordable costs.
President Kenyatta also called on the Eastern Caribbean States to establish diplomatic missions in Kenya, as well as at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat, to facilitate frequent consultations and follow up on environmental and human settlement matters.
Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley welcomed the meeting, saying it has opened a new chapter of cooperation between Kenya and the Caribbean.
