The First Minister has confirmed new government appointments, which include Kaukab Stewart becoming Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, in place of Christina McKelvie MSP. The First Minister said:
“I am proud to bring the first ever Woman of Colour into government in Scotland – I believe another sign of the progress we are making as a nation, with the appointment of Kaukab Stewart as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development. Kaukab takes this role on from Christina McKelvie, who will now report directly to me as Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy.”
Frances Guy, chief executive of Scotland’s International Development Alliance, said:
“We warmly welcome Kaukab Stewart, MSP, as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development and are eager to work with her to strengthen Scotland’s contribution to global, sustainable development. Kaukab takes on this role at a challenging time of multiple, intersecting global crises. We look forward to discussing how Scotland can champion decolonised, feminist, anti-racist, inclusive approaches which have transformative potential to shift power to the Global South.”