CARICOM, Canada launch `strategic partnership’

President Irfaan Ali (left) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meeting yesterday (Office of the President photo)

Meeting for the first time in Ottawa, CARICOM and Canada yesterday launched a strategic partnership with the promise of joint action on security, climate and the crisis in Haiti.

The communique issued after the two-day meeting pledged action on a range of issues.

“Together we commit to joint action on shared priorities such as climate resilience; building inclusive and sustainable economies; enhancing multilateral cooperation; and bolstering bilateral and regional security, including working together to help restore the security and stability of Haiti for the benefit of its people”, the communique said.