Colombia took on the temporary presidency of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) that gathers 25 member states in the Caribbean and seven associates. Colombia Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo announced during the ACS meeting in Paramaribo, Guyana that in his presidency he would seek to implement new policies in the region and foster integration with the English-speaking Caricom membership. Murillo also announced Colombia will seek to become an associate member with Caricom. Colombia has a Caribbean coast.
The announcements may bring increased exchanges among the multi-language and cultural region.
The ACS represents the Greater Caribbean and currently has 25 member states, 10 associate members, 28 observer countries as well as observer organizations, founding observers, social actors and other collaborative organizations. Caricom is mainly the English-speaking Caribbean.Colombia will host the 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government and the 30th Ministerial Meeting of the Greater Caribbean in 2025,” announced Murillo.
Colombia has observer status in Caricom. If accepted as an associate member, Colombia could be the only Hispanic country in the position. The DR is also seeking for the third time to be accepted as an associate member.
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Source: DR1 Daily News – Dominican Republic
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