This archive report was first published on 10 August 2019.
Published on August 10, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta has appealed to the Caribbean community to support Kenya's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) from 2021 to 2022.
During a meeting with leaders of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in Bridgetown, Barbados, President Kenyatta emphasized the importance of closer cooperation among African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries to spur development and economic growth.
“Kenya's candidature is informed by the critical role the UN Security Council plays in maintaining international peace and security,” the President said, assuring that Kenya will continue to play a leading role in peace, security, and conflict management in the Horn of Africa region and other parts of the world.
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, citing Kenya's suitability due to its availability of space, qualified personnel, employees' safety, location, and affordable costs.
He welcomed the ongoing discussions to have direct links between the African Union and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), saying the same should be extended to the Pacific region.
Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley praised the meeting between President Kenyatta and the CARICOM leaders, saying it has opened a new chapter of cooperation between Kenya and the Caribbean.
