Qatar Donates $300,000 to St Kitts-Nevis for Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Qatar has provided $300,000 to St Kitts and Nevis for hurricane recovery following significant damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Prime Minister Timothy Harris expressed gratitude for the assistance, which will help address the estimated $150 million in repair costs to vital infrastructure. Discussions on strengthening bilateral relations were also conducted.
In a significant gesture of support, Qatar has donated $300,000 to St Kitts and Nevis to aid in hurricane recovery efforts. This assistance follows the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, which inflicted considerable damage to critical infrastructure within the country. Prime Minister Timothy Harris expressed heartfelt gratitude towards the government of Qatar during his communication with its non-resident ambassador, Khamis Al-Sahouti.
The contribution from Qatar is intended to alleviate the ongoing impacts of the hurricanes, which have resulted in repair costs exceeding $150 million. While St Kitts and Nevis were fortunate to escape some of the more severe effects experienced by neighboring islands, significant damage was still sustained by vital facilities including schools and police stations. Furthermore, discussions regarding the strengthening of bilateral relations between Qatar and St Kitts and Nevis were also held during the call.
The donation from Qatar represents a crucial step in St Kitts and Nevis’s recovery from recent hurricanes, illustrating international cooperation and support for affected nations. Prime Minister Harris’s acknowledgment of this generosity reinforces the importance of solidarity in times of disaster, as both countries explore avenues to further their diplomatic relations.
Original Source: wicnews.com
