The European Union (EU) continues to deepen its relations with CARIFORUM states while making millions available to help build a more resilient region in the face of ongoing social, economic, developmental and climate crisis challenges.European Commission representatives joined CARIFORUM member officials in Bridgetown this week as they officially launched the Caribbean-EU Partnerships 2021-2027, which consists of three main areas for cooperation - Partnership for a Green Deal, Partnership for Economic Resilience and Trade, and Partnership for Governance, Security and Human Development.The partnerships are based on the new EU-ACP Cotonou Agreement and form part of the EU’s €300 billion infrastructure investment strategy known as the Global Gateway, which was designed to deliver sustainable and high-quality projects that take into account the developmental needs of partner countries.Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships with the European Commission, also announced that some €36.5 million (BDS$72.1 million) will be made available for the region to help build food security.
