On the margins of the Twenty-Ninth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) in Paramaribo, Suriname, 20-21 May, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett engaged with Third States to advance key foreign policy priorities and strengthen strategic partnerships in support of the Region’s development agenda.
On 20 May, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett held productive discussions with H.E. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore. The exchange focused on opportunities for development cooperation and partnership, the importance of the rule of law, the far-reaching impacts of climate change, and the evolving geopolitical environment. These discussions reflected CARICOM’s ongoing commitment to deepening collaboration with international partners on matters of mutual interest and shared global concern.
Today, 21 May, Secretary-General Dr Barnett met with Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms Arfiya Eri, for discussions on peace and stability, reform of the United Nations Security Council, the strengthening of CARICOM–Japan relations, and support for political stability in Haiti. The engagement underscored CARICOM’s consistent advocacy for a more inclusive and responsive international system, as well as its determination to work with trusted partners to promote stability, sustainable development, and the well-being of the people of the Caribbean Community.
