foreign policy and community relations
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Secretariat hosts Netherlands delegation – cooperation the main focus of discussion
A delegation from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands paid a courtesy visit to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat on Monday, 27 March 2017 to discuss, inter alia, developing a broader view of areas for cooperation within the Caribbean Region. The delegation which comprised H.E. Jules Bijl, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Trinidad and Tobago; Mr. Erwin…
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CARICOM-Republic of Korea commit to areas for closer cooperation
CARICOM and the Republic of Korea held their first high-level meeting in Jamaica on Monday with agreement on a number of areas for closer cooperation. In a joint statement issued at the end of the meeting the two sides committed to further strengthen their ties of friendship and spirit of cooperation. They also agreed to reinvigorate a Consultation and Cooperation…
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CARICOM-Chile to step up Climate Change co-operation
CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit on Tuesday led discussions between CARICOM Leaders and Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet, during the 37th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Georgetown Guyana. In welcoming remarks, Prime Minister Skerrit praised the strong focus by the Chilean President on improving the plight of women and children. He also highlighted Chile’s leadership role…
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Chile’s President arrives in Guyana for meetings with CARICOM Heads
Chile’s President, Michelle Bachelet, today arrived in Guyana as the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) opened in Georgetown. President Bachelet was received at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport by Guyana’s Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo along with her delegation of approximately 70 persons. Speaking with the Government Information Agency just prior…
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CARICOM still relevant in region- Minister Greenidge
Stronger mechanisms, dialogue and greater awareness are among some of the efforts the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) needs to undertake to ensure its continued effectiveness. CARICOM heads will be meeting in July for the 37th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, which Guyana is co-hosting. The question of CARICOM’s relevance is more glaring in light of the United…
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CARICOM at the OAS
The 46th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS) began on Tuesday 14 June in the Dominican Republic. The 46th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS) began on Tuesday 14 June in the Dominican Republic. Earlier today, the OAS Secretary-General, Luis Almagro held discussions with representatives of the Caribbean…
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Havana Declaration
“United for a Sustainable Caribbean” 1. The Seventh Summit of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), meeting in Havana, Cuba, on 4 June, 2016; 2. Reaffirms the validity of the principles and objectives set out in the Convention Establishing the Association of Caribbean States, and its importance as an organization for consultation, coordination and cooperation so as to advance Latin…
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Association of Caribbean States’ 7th Summit to Be Held in Cuba on June 4
SAN JUAN – In its efforts to promote the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean through “consultation, cooperation and concerted action,” the Association of Caribbean States will hold the 7th Summit of the ACS Heads of State and/or Government in Havana on Saturday, June 4. The ACS addresses trade, transport, sustainable tourism and natural disasters in the Greater Caribbean. The…
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CARICOM advances relations with Sweden, Netherlands
CARICOM Secretariat – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Foreign Ministers have put measures in place for closer cooperation with Sweden and the Netherlands even as they seek to place issues impacting the development of Small Island Developing and Low-lying States (SIDS) in the spotlight. The Ministers, at their just concluded 19th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), in…
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CARICOM’s strategic relationships critical in changing global environment: SG
The critical importance of CARICOM maintaining traditional relationships and building new ones was underscored by Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque as he addressed CARICOM Foreign Ministers who are gathered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for the 19th Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR). In a rapidly changing global environment, the need was critical for CARICOM to…
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