US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to participate in the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in St. Kitts and Nevis, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the United States and Caribbean nations. The US State Department confirmed Rubio’s attendance through an official statement released on Monday.
Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott outlined the Secretary’s agenda, emphasizing that Rubio will collaborate with Caribbean leaders to address critical regional priorities. These discussions will focus on enhancing regional security mechanisms, intensifying efforts against illegal immigration and illicit trafficking networks, and fostering economic development initiatives. Additional agenda items include advancing public health cooperation and strengthening energy security infrastructure throughout the Caribbean basin.
Pigott further noted that Secretary Rubio’s presence will serve to reaffirm Washington’s dedication to partnership with CARICOM member states, aiming to bolster hemispheric stability through multilateral cooperation.
The historic summit commenced today in Basseterre, capital of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the thematic banner “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.” The conference proceedings are scheduled to continue through Friday, bringing together regional leaders for substantive policy dialogues and strategic planning sessions.