Guyana remains committed to the CARICOM integration process and looks forward to contributing to building a stronger, more resilient future for the people of the Region, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hugh Todd.
In a statement to mark CARICOM Day today, Todd said “Guyana is a proud and committed member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). As a founding member of CARICOM and the seat of its Headquarters, Guyana recognises the strategic importance of CARICOM to the achievement of our nation’s foreign policy goals, as it is for other Member States of the Community”.
He noted that CARICOM’s voice has been especially clear on the existential threats to the future of the region’s people, such as climate change and the current COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Community’s mantra, “1.5 to stay alive”, much resisted during the Paris climate negotiations in 2015, is now the point of reference for global climate action. The strong advocacy of CARICOM leaders for equitable access to vaccines in the current Covid crisis has no doubt contributed to a more responsive posture by our development partners”, Todd asserted.
He said that despite multiple challenges, the Community continues to work assiduously to deliver on its promise and potential for the people of the region.
“The past year has severely tested the resolve of the Caribbean people, but we know that the Caribbean destiny can only be forged in unity, with clear heart, purpose, strong action and advocacy”, Todd added.
