– Climate financing, energy security, CSME, among issues to be discussed
As the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) begins, the regional leaders will engage in candid dialogue and explore robust interventions for shared issues.
Chairman of CARICOM and Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali Monday said the session will see intense discussions on a number of ‘weighty’ issues, including the situation in Haiti.
CARICOM has maintained its resolve to support efforts at finding solutions to the ongoing crisis in Haiti.
In 2023, the Heads of Government appointed an Eminent Persons Group (EPG) to initiate and oversee the Good Offices provision in several priority areas, including security, governance, and the electoral process.
Also on the agenda for today’s business session is the strengthening of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
He said the country heads will be exploring mechanisms through which the sub-committee and senior legal officers can advance its implementation.
The issue of climate financing is also a critical area up for discussion, as the region continues to issue a strong unanimous call for fair mechanisms for the developing world in achieving climate targets.
Measures for advancing regional transportation infrastructure and the region’s 25 by 2025 initiative for food security will also be discussed at the business session today.
Later this week, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Luis Inacio Lula da Silva will be joining the discussion to explore opportunities for greater collaboration and cooperation between Brazil and the region.
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