Honourable Eric Evelyn, Deputy Premier of Nevis and elected Member of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis, attending the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, Türkiye.
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NIA Charlestown, Nevis (April 20, 2026)
– On April 17, the Honourable Eric Evelyn, Deputy Premier of Nevis and Member of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis, met with Mr. Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in Istanbul, Türkiye. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 152nd IPU Assembly, was a significant opportunity for both leaders to engage on matters of mutual interest.
Mr. Chungong, who assumed the role of IPU Secretary General in 2014, made history as the first African and non-European to hold this prestigious position. Over his two re-elected terms, he has been a champion for global causes, advocating for youth empowerment, gender equality, child health, and environmental sustainability. As his third and final term concludes on June 30, 2026, his leadership continues to leave a lasting impact on global parliamentary cooperation.
Hon. Evelyn, who is attending the Assembly on behalf of the National Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis, described the meeting as both cordial and productive. “I extended warm greetings from the Speaker and Members of the National Assembly, as well as from the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis,” said Hon. Evelyn. “I also took the opportunity to express our deep appreciation for the IPU and the Government of Türkiye for their warm hospitality, which has made our participation in this important Assembly possible.”
During the conversation, Hon. Evelyn congratulated Mr. Chungong on his outstanding leadership over the past three terms. In turn, Mr. Chungong expressed gratitude for St. Kitts and Nevis’ continued engagement with the IPU, reiterating the organization’s commitment to supporting the Federation in areas such as parliamentary capacity building. He further encouraged the Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis to pursue full membership in the IPU in the near future.
Mr. Chungong highlighted the IPU’s inclusive approach, noting that even non-member states benefit from active participation in its events and initiatives, which contribute to national development.
On April 19, Hon. Evelyn, who also serves as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), moderated a workshop titled “Parliamentary Leadership in Protecting Our Blue Planet.” The session, which focused on critical global issues such as rising sea levels, marine biodiversity preservation, and coastal ecosystem protection, underscored the urgency of addressing environmental challenges through effective parliamentary leadership.
The 152nd IPU Assembly in Istanbul provided a platform for robust discussions on the role of parliaments in shaping policies that address pressing global issues, furthering the IPU’s mission to foster cooperation and dialogue among national legislatures.
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