𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐀’𝐒 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍 AND THE OAS

By OSWALD T. BROWN

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 1, 2023 –His Excellency Tarlie Francis, Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States, recently presented his credentials to U.S. President Joe Biden and on Friday, November 29, he also presented his credentials to Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS).

Grenada Information Services (GIS) reported that in discussion with President Biden, Ambassador Francis noted Grenada “has adopted and commenced the implementation of a robust national development programme of a transformational nature.”

Citing the long, friendly, and harmonious ties between Grenada and the United States as the platform for mutually beneficial bilateral relations, the Grenadian Ambassador expressed Grenada’s “commitment and positioning as a reliable partner in strengthening regional and international cooperation, and welcomed the United States as a partner,” GIS reported.

GIS noted that the Ambassador “also conveyed Grenada’s gratitude for past and ongoing US assistance,” adding that Ambassador Francis said that both the United States and Grenada “are facing critical challenges that demand collective action and a unified.”

Stressing that climate change is a “global concern that transcends borders, threatens our environment, economies, and communities,” the GIS release said Ambassador Francis told the President that “Grenada, as a small island state, is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, from rising sea levels to more intense hurricanes” and that the United States, as a leading global economy, has a pivotal role to play in mitigating these effects and advancing sustainable solutions.

In this regard, the GIS release said in his discussion with President Biden, the Ambassador also said Grenada “welcomes your support, manifested in part, in your administration’s [U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis] PACC 2030 initiative and acknowledges the consistent instances of engagement…”

Ambassador Francis also referenced cooperation in bolstering security in “our shared region”, noting that the “pledge to deepen collaboration with Grenada in countering transnational organised crime and curbing the illicit trafficking of firearms across our Caribbean waters and borders, is a testament to the strength of our partnership.

This invaluable support not only enhances the safety and well-being of our citizens, but also underscores the opportunities for mutual cooperation in pursuit of peace, safety, and our vital security objectives.”

Referencing the many years of friendship and collaboration between the United States and Grenada, President Biden said the United States will continue to engage Grenada in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, climate resilience, and energy initiatives.

“Standing together, the United States and Grenada can create a safer and more secure future for our nations and our people,” the President said. “I look forward to working with you to advance our common agenda and deepen the bonds between our countries.”