WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, CMC – The United States has congratulated Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell following his National Democratic Congress (NDC) party’s landslide victory in Thursday’s general election.
The NDC secured 14 of the 15 parliamentary seats, giving the party its first-ever consecutive general election victories.
In a statement on behalf of President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington looks forward to strengthening cooperation with Grenada in energy development, trade, investment and regional security.
Rubio said both countries would continue pursuing opportunities to promote economic growth, energy security and greater prosperity.
Meanwhile, Caribbean leaders have also congratulated Prime Minister Mitchell.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the election result reflects confidence in Mitchell’s leadership and expressed Jamaica’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation.
Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali described the victory as a mandate for continuity and said he looks forward to expanding collaboration on regional integration.
The Bahamas also extended congratulations, with Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell reaffirming his country’s commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic and economic ties with Grenada.