A high-level delegation from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), including representatives from Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, recently concluded a three-day visit to Andalucía, Spain. The trip, held from October 22 to 24, was part of the EU-CaN: Nurturing Futures Together project, an initiative funded by the European Commission and coordinated by the Foundation for the Internationalisation of Public Administrations (FIAP). The project aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between European and Caribbean regions to enhance sustainable agri-food systems, rural development, and the inclusion of women and youth in agriculture. During their visit, the delegation explored key agricultural sites in the Axarquía area of Malaga province, including a subtropical fruit company in Vélez-Málaga, the Monte Faco vineyard, and the village of Moclinejo. They also engaged with local mayors and sampled regional cuisine. Manuel Gómez, Secretary General for Agriculture of the Andalusian regional government, emphasized the region’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in agriculture, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in achieving food security and rural revitalization. The delegation’s itinerary also included stops in Cádiz, Seville, and Madrid, further strengthening ties between Spain and the Eastern Caribbean in their shared pursuit of sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth.
Antiguan Officials Participate in EU-Funded Study Tour on Rural Development in Spain
