The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will be represented at the CARICOM-Japan Ministerial Meeting, currently underway in Tokyo, Japan. Representing the state at this forum are the Honourable Frederick Stephenson, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs, and Minister Counsellor Elroy Wilson, who is based at the Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Republic of China (Taiwan).
The Eighth CARICOM-Japan Ministerial Meeting serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation between Japan and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Key issues under discussion include climate resilience, sustainable development, renewable energy, trade and investment, and the advancement of bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
Notably, the year 2024 is the CARICOM- Japan Friendship Year, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the first CARICOM-Japan Consultation. In this year and beyond, there have been several initiatives across CARICOM Member States.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs remains dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the Grenadines on the international stage.
