New Mexican Ambassador appointed to Caricom

Ivan Roberto Sierra –Medel (left) and Caricom Secretary General Irwin LaRocque (Caricom photo)

On May 13, Ivan Roberto Sierra -Medel was appointed the newest Mexican Ambassador to Caricom strengthening the ties first established in 1974.

According to a Caricom press release, Sierra-Medel’s credentials were accepted by Caricom Secretary General Irwin LaRocque who noted the significance of the continued relationship which was Caricom’s first bilateral “joint commission that facilitated the promotion of economic, cultural and technological cooperation.”

Further, LaRocque said Caricom embraces the opportunity of continued collaboration especially as it relates to the Region’s strategic objectives as outlined in the Community Strategic Plan and those at the international level. “In fora such as the G20,” LaRocque said “where small states like ours are