Saint Kitts and Nevis–United States relations

Saint Kitts and Nevis – United States relations are

bilateral relations between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the United States

History

Since St. Kitts and Nevis attained full independence in 1983, relations with the United States have been friendly.

. In addition, St. Kitts and Nevis benefits from U.S. military exercises and humanitarian civic action construction projects.

St. Kitts and Nevis is strategically placed in the

narcotics traffickers. To counter this threat, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis cooperates with the United States in the fight against illegal narcotics. In 1995, the Government signed a maritime law enforcement treaty with the United States, later amended with an overflight/order-to-land amendment in 1996. St. Kitts and Nevis also signed an updated extradition treaty with the United States in 1996, and a mutual legal assistance treaty

in 1997.

St. Kitts and Nevis is a popular American tourist destination. In the aftermath of the

Medical University of the Americas - Nevis

constitute a significant population of U.S. citizens.