Caribbean Govs. Defend Integration
Nassau, Mar 23 (Prensa Latina) CARICOM foreign ministers informed the US government about the progress made in realigning the local economies through the Caribbean Single Market and Economy.
After meeting with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell told media about the group's integration initiatives.
The CSME, following its January approval, will be the CARICOM device to boost the movement of products, services and employment while handling development programs for the least developed members.
CSME will enter in effect in 2008 as an effective response to globalization and the loss of preferential treatment for its goods and services.
The group will also urge for cooperation with Haiti, whose readmission to the bloc was confirmed after Rene Preval's win in the February elections.
Rice did not mention any new project on security and disaster management, despite regional concern, and admitted her failure to find support for the US anti-Iran drive.
Also on the agenda were the high rates of violence, crime and emigration.
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