Regarding the meeting, to which delegations from more than 12 countries are attending, Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio highlighted how the initiative stems from a history that has united the region’s citizens for centuries.

Villavicencio affirmed, “The peoples of the Western Caribbean maintain a deeply rooted social and cultural relationship. This shared heritage represents great potential for the socioeconomic, educational, and environmental development.”

The minister also emphasized that the Colombian Government is working to strengthen these historical ties and strengthen the State’s presence in the archipelago of San Andres, Providencia, and Santa Catalina.

She noted, “Aware of the strategic importance of this region, we have boosted and supported the Western Caribbean Peoples’ Summit as a forum to advance integration and cooperation.”

The Foreign Ministry emphasized that the meeting is envisioned as a space to develop regional cooperation, promote sustainable development initiatives, and reaffirm the historical role of the peoples of the Western Caribbean.

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