PRIME Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips is currently attending the Fourth European Union – Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU‑CELAC) Summit, being held in Santa Marta, Colombia.

The high‑level meeting is being co‑chaired by the President of the European Council, Mr António Costa, and the President of Colombia, His Excellency Gustavo Petro, in his capacity as CELAC Pro Tempore President.

This year’s summit reaffirms the depth and vitality of the partnership between the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and provides a platform for dialogue on strengthening cooperation and addressing shared global challenges.

Discussions throughout the conference will focus on key areas including the defence of multilateralism, trade and investment, the green and digital transitions, peace, security, and prosperity, as well as the fight against organised crime, corruption, and human trafficking. (OPM)