Caricom & EU look to strengthen alliance

| 10/03/2010
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Caribbean and European Union diplomats, government officials and representatives from regional organizations, the private sector and non-governmental organizations met to discuss the parameters for an enhanced Caribbean-EU partnership at a seminar in Barbados 4-5 March 2010. The ultimate goal was to launch the process of drafting an ambitious new joint EU-Caribbean strategy.

A new Caribbean-EU strategy is considered necessary in light of new developments within both regions and at the global level. These developments include economic and financial crises, challenges related to climate change, crime and security and new geo-political interests and alignments.

Together the participants in the seminar worked on determining priorities and areas of strategic importance for both the Caribbean and the EU, looking at the principles for a joint Caribbean-EU strategy and the deepening of dialogue to ensure inclusiveness of consultation in developing the joint strategy. The programme also involved some assessing of Caribbean-EU relations, including strengths, weaknesses and most remarkable achievements.

The Seminar was a collaborative effort involving the CARICOM/CARIFORUM Directorate, the European Commission and the Spanish EU Presidency. The sessions were co-chaired by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Barbados and Spain’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Jesus Silva. The activity took place at the Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference Centre.

It is anticipated that an outline of the strategy will be presented at the upcoming EU-Latin America and Caribbean Summit of Heads and Prime Ministers due to take place in Madrid on 17 May 2010.

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