WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and incoming Chair of CARICOM, has emphasized the need for tangible steps to strengthen the relationship between Africa and the Caribbean. Speaking at the African Union-CARICOM Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Dr. Drew highlighted the importance of enhancing trade, investment, and partnerships between the two regions. The summit, themed ‘Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit of Reparatory Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,’ aims to address shared priorities such as reparations, multilateral cooperation, and economic reform. Dr. Drew urged leaders to move beyond rhetoric and focus on actionable outcomes, stressing the urgency of collaboration in areas like transport, trade, and cultural exchanges. He also called for transforming the historical legacy of slavery into a foundation for unity and progress. With support from Afreximbank, regional leaders are exploring untapped market potential between Africa and the Caribbean, where current trade accounts for less than 1 percent.