Scotland: Commonwealth-CARICOM cooperation key
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, says cooperation with CARICOM "is more comprehensive than ever before." The Commonwealth Secretary-General will attend the CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Trinidad and Tobago this week.
The occasion marks 50 years since the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas in Trinidad and Tobago in 1973, which led to the establishment of the Caribbean Community. The next week’s meeting will officially launch CARICOM’s 50th-anniversary celebrations.
Speaking ahead of her visit, the Commonwealth Secretary-General commended the achievements of the organisation, stating, “CARICOM came together 50 years ago to enhance the connections, well-being, prosperity and security of Caribbean countries and their citizens. Those objectives were prescient then, and now, half a century later, they are more important than ever.”
In Trinidad and Tobago, the Secretary-General will engage with Caribbean leaders, seeking their perspectives and collaborating on strategies to provide more tailored and practical assistance to the region. She will also update leaders on preparations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled to take place in Samoa from 21 October 2024.
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