Statements and Declarations
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Statement on Climate Change
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains on the frontlines of global climate crisis, an issue the Region has been aggressively advocating on for the past thirty years. Despite the many commitments and promises of international partners, the window of opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is rapidly closing. Heads of Government are concerned that while…
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CARICOM Heads of Government Statement on the Situation in Haiti Following the Exchange with Key International Partners
CARICOM Heads of Government, including Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, met with International Partners of Haiti including, Canada, France, the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Nations in a coordination meeting on the situation in Haiti in the context of the Security Council Resolution 2699. Haiti, as a sister nation of the Community was a key focus of…
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CARICOM Statement on the ongoing situation in Gaza
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains deeply distressed by the ongoing violence and deteriorating situation in Gaza, which has resulted in the tragic loss of civilian lives, including the deaths of women and children on an unprecedented scale, and widespread displacement and suffering. CARICOM reiterates its strong condemnation of the attacks by Hamas and the taking of hostages on 7 October…
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CARICOM Statement on Venezuela-Guyana Border Controversy
CARICOM Heads of Government met in caucus on Friday December 8 to discuss the situation with regard to the Venezuela Guyana border controversy and agreed to issue the following statement: CARICOM firmly supports Guyana in pursuance of the resolution of its border controversy with Venezuela through the process of the ICJ. Further, CARICOM urges Venezuela to respect the conservatory measures…
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Statement: CARICOM On ICJ Provisional Measures Ordered Concerning Arbitral Award Of 3 October 1899(GUYANA v VENEZUELA)
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Friday, 1 December 2023) – The International Court of Justice has today, 1 December 2023, ordered Venezuela not to take any action to challenge, disrupt or interfere with Guyana’s longstanding control and administration of the Essequibo Region, which constitutes more than two-thirds of Guyana’s land territory, until the Court has issued its final…
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CARICOM STATEMENT OF CONDOLENCE TO SURINAME
CARICOM Heads of Government note with deep sadness the death of at least 14 gold miners in a tunnel collapse in our Member State, Suriname, on Monday 20 November. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and all who are affected by this horrifying event. CARICOM stands ready to provide any support needed to the rescue and recovery operation.…
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Déclaration du Groupe de Personnalités Éminentes à la suite de sa troisième visite de facilitation en Haïti
Haïti continue de souffrir. Le cycle des déprédations et de la violence des gangs armés se poursuit, s’étendant à de nouvelles zones et ajoutant au nombre déjà élevé de victimes. Les acteurs politiques, pleinement conscients de cette terrible réalité, poursuivent leur approche zéro-sum aux efforts pour parvenir à un accord qui mettrait fin à l’impasse politique prolongée, ouvrant la voie à…
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STATEMENT – Eminent Persons Group Following Third Facilitation Visit to Haiti
Haiti continues to hurt. The cycle of depredations and violence of the armed gangs continues, expanding to new areas and adding to the already high number of victims. The political actors, fully aware of this dire reality, continue their zero-sum approach to the efforts to reach an agreement that would bring an end to the protracted political deadlock, opening the…
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Joint Statement, Saudi Arabia-CARICOM Summit, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
At the kind invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Leadership of Saudi Arabia and the Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met in Riyadh, on 16 November 2023 for the inaugural Saudi Arabia-CARICOM Summit. The Summit was co-chaired by His Royal Highness Prince…
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CARICOM Ministerial Statement on the Global Stocktake (GST) Ahead of COP 28
The Ministers of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcome the First Global Stocktake, as a vital opportunity for a universal push this decade to keep global warming below 1.5°C. There is mounting irrefutable evidence that the world is in uncharted territory and that there is but a narrowing window of opportunity to secure a livable planet…
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