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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Ongoing Transitional Governance Process in Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has followed with deep concern the transitional governance process in its Member State, Haiti. CARICOM recognises the dedicated contribution of former Prime Minister Garry Conille and looks forward to an early meeting with the new Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and continued dialogue with the leaders of the Government of Haiti. With the passage of time, the…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Action by Israel to prevent UNRWA from Providing Humanitarian Assistance to Palestinian Refugees
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses grave concern about the vote taken by the Israeli Knesset on Monday 28 October, 2024 to prohibit the humanitarian assistance provided to the people of Palestine by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East . The Israeli action is a violation of International Law and the United…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community Council for Foreign and Community Relations| Candidature of H.E. Albert Ramdin for the post of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (2025-2030)
Statement from the Caribbean Community Council for Foreign and Community Relations, on the Candidature of H.E. Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of the Republic of Suriname, for the post of Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (2025-2030) At the Twentieth Special Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), the Caribbean…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community on Cuba
The Forty-Seventh (47th) Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community is gravely concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Cuba resulting from the embargo wrongfully imposed on the people and Government of Cuba over the last 62 years by the Government of the United States of America. The Conference reiterates its call for the lifting of the unjust…
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STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community on Crime and Violence
We, CARICOM Heads of Government are deeply concerned by the levels of crime and violence in the Region, fueled in part, by firearms and ammunition trafficking, transnational criminal networks, and a deterioration of social structures. We are also particularly concerned about the impact of crime and violence on young people and children. We reiterate our commitment to ongoing urgent action…
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Statement from the Council of Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on Cuba
The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) welcomes the decision of the Government of the United States of America (USA) to remove the Republic of Cuba from its list of states that are “not cooperating fully” in its fight against terrorism. COFCOR notes, however, that the Republic of Cuba remains on the US State Department’s list of countries that…
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Statement from the Caribbean Community Council of Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on the Escalating Middle East Conflict
The Caribbean Community Council of Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) views with grave concern the escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly the recent direct military engagements between Israel and Iran. These developments not only exacerbate the already tense situation but also pose significant threats to regional stability and international peace. The continued cycle of retaliation, including the recent attack…
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Statement of the Caribbean Community on Events in Ecuador
The Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reaffirm the importance of adherence to the principles of international law and rules of diplomatic engagement enshrined in the Vienna Convention which codifies the inviolability of diplomatic missions and consular offices. CARICOM is therefore deeply concerned that the Republic of Ecuador has recently taken actions that have violated the premises of…
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Statement by the Chairman of the Conference of Heads of Government His Excellency Brigadier (Ret’d) David A. Granger
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply distressed at the violence which broke out in Dominica following a public meeting on Tuesday, 7 February. CARICOM recognizes the right of citizens to engage in peaceful protest. However, the Community condemns the vandalism which resulted in the destruction of private property and businesses. The Community urges all to act with restraint and maintain…
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