Ideas shaped by service.

"It says unambiguously that the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis values this relationship. I am quite confident that the relationship which India and the Caribbean enjoys is one rooted in genuine partnership, mutual respect and friendship."

On the diplomatic significance of the New Delhi mission

H.E. Gurdip Dev Bath

"My Government’s decision to establish a diplomatic presence in Delhi is predicated on its desire to deepen our bilateral relationship, strengthen the bilateral partnership, work more closely on issues of common interests, as well as in international forums, explore and develop opportunities for Indian investment in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and importantly, to build awareness in India for Saint Kitts and Nevis as a tourism destination and an opportunity for safe investments."

On the purpose of establishing the resident mission

H.E. Gurdip Dev Bath

"I want to help spread the word that Saint Kitts and Nevis is open for business. It is a luxury and lifestyle destination. I also want to remind the Indian government that St. Kitts and Nevis is a reliable and strategic partner."

On investment, tourism and building awareness in India

H.E. Gurdip Dev Bath

"India can play an outsize role in this transformation by providing technical assistance, expertise, investment and other relevant support."

On India’s role in sustainable transformation

H.E. Gurdip Dev Bath

"I am deeply humbled by this honour. The task of getting vaccines to Barbados in a time of dire need was a mission borne out of shared humanity. It reminds us all of the interconnectedness of our world and the indispensability of collective action during the crisis."

On receiving Barbados’ Honorary Order of the Republic

H.E. Gurdip Dev Bath