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| Amb. Fletcher & President Wulff |
BERLIN, Germany,
June 2, 2011 -
Grenada’s Ambassador to the European Union, Stephen Fletcher, presented his
credentials to the Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany,
President Christian Wulff on Thursday.
During the ceremony Ambassador Fletcher
and President Wulff discussed a number of key international, regional and
national issues of mutual interest between both countries, particularly issues
pertaining to the development of Grenada.
Overall, President Wulff expressed
Germany’s deep gratitude for the support which Grenada has being providing his
country at various international forums, and highlighted the long standing good
friendship which always existed between the both countries.
In response Ambassador Fletcher, recalled
the historical relationship between the two countries which was established on March
3, 1974. Ambassador Fletcher highlighted the FDR assistance to the government
of Grenada through the European Development Fund, support for small projects
such as the installation of Solar System at the T.A. Marryshow Community
College and sewing machines which were donated to GRENCASE.
Additionally, Ambassador Fletcher,
conveyed deep appreciation for technical support in the area of climate change,
and highlighted some of the key development areas which Grenada is seeking the
Government of Germany support.
President Wulff pledged the FDR support
for Grenada in its efforts to mobilise assistance for the further development
of Grenada.
Prior to Ambassador Fletcher presenting
his credentials to President Wulff, he met and held discussions on matters
pertaining to the development of Grenada with eight Ministries and Departments
of the German Government, including the Ministries of Economics & Technology;
Environment, Nature Conservation & Nuclear Safety; Economic Cooperation and
the German Association for International Cooperation (GIZ). He also paid a
courtesy visit to the Apostolic Nuncio, H.E. Archbishop Dr. Jean-Claude
Perisset, who is also Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Berlin.
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