St. Maarten delegation places slavery legacy, Un vote firmly on Ipko agenda

In The Hague, Netherlands, St. Maarten’s Parliamentary delegation used the Inter-Parliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) platform to challenge the Kingdom’s position on a recent United Nations vote. The delegation expressed concerns regarding the Kingdom's vote concerning the enslavement of Africans and criticized the perceived lack of meaningful consultation with Caribbean countries prior to the vote. This move ensured that the legacy of slavery and the specific UN vote were firmly placed on the IPKO agenda. The delegation highlighted the importance of transparent consultation and inclusive decision-making within the Kingdom on significant international matters impacting its constituent countries.