Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on the margins of the first ever Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit on Canadian soil. He was joined by the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien.
The prime ministers underscored the launch of the Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership and how it will help build on the already strong, longstanding relationship between Canada and CARICOM members. Prime Minister Mottley thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for his commitment toward regional collaboration and for Canada’s hosting of CARICOM leaders.
The two leaders highlighted their collaboration on shared priorities, particularly advancing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals and climate resilience, building inclusive and sustainable economies, defending the rules-based international order, as well as strengthening regional security and stability. They also spoke about the importance of improving access to concessional financing, including by exploring channeling Special Drawing Rights to climate funds that are accessible to small-island developing states.
Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated Canada’s commitment to working with CARICOM, the UN, and other international partners to re-establish peace and security in Haiti.
Prime Minister Trudeau and Prime Minister Mottley looked forward to making progress on shared priorities and remaining in regular contact.
Associated Links
- Canada-Barbados relations
- Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
- Prime Minister and Caribbean leaders take next steps to fight climate change, grow strong economies, and strengthen regional security
- Canada to welcome Caribbean leaders to Ottawa to strengthen ties
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley