WASHINGTON, CMC United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to participate in the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The meeting will be held in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, from Tuesday to Friday this week under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM”.
The Federation’s Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew, will preside over the meeting. Rubio will join the proceedings on Wednesday.
The US State Department says Rubio will engage with Caribbean leaders to advance shared priorities, including strengthening regional security, deepening cooperation to combat illegal immigration and illicit trafficking, and promoting economic growth, health, and energy security.
During his visit, the secretary is expected to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working with CARICOM member states to enhance stability and prosperity in the hemisphere.
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