The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, led by Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson
Smith, will observe Diplomatic Days 2024 from March 12 to 14, under the theme, ‘Building
Partnerships for Sustainable Development’.
According to Minister Johnson Smith, “The Diplomatic Days platform is designed to maximise our
engagements with resident and non-resident Ambassadors and High Commissioners to promote
our economic diplomacy and strengthen our international partnerships. This year’s event will
build on the successes of previous editions including last year’s Diplomatic Week, which facilitated
twenty-six bilateral meetings and multilateral engagements. We continue to maximise Jamaica’s
economic growth potential and drive the country’s development agenda, as the Government of
Jamaica accelerates its programme of transforming Jamaica into a global trade and investment
mecca.”
Diplomatic Days 2024 will feature the key fixture of a formal address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
and Foreign Trade as well as policy briefings by other Cabinet Ministers.
The first order of business will be the presentation of Letters of Credentials and Introduction, which will
allow newly appointed representatives to formally engage with the Government of Jamaica. Letters will
therefore be presented by eight (8) newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners from: the
Kingdom of Denmark; the Republic of Korea; the State of Israel; the Republic of Suriname; the Federal
Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; the Republic of Peru; and New
Zealand.
Diplomatic Days 2024 will culminate with the signature Diplomatic Dinner, to be hosted by Their
Excellencies the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSTJ, Governor-General of
Jamaica and the Most Honourable Lady Allen, at King’s House on Thursday, March 14.
In addition to recognising the invaluable contribution of the Diplomatic Corps to the strengthening of
the ties between Jamaica and its bilateral partners, Diplomatic Days 2024 is also geared towards
showcasing aspects of Jamaica’s social and cultural heritage and the promotion of Brand Jamaica.
