20/03/2026
PRESS RELEASE
March 20th 2026
Prime Minister to Attend CELAC Summit in Colombia
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines — March 20, 2026
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday will travel to Bogotá, Colombia, on Friday, March 20, 2026, to attend the 10th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the CELAC–Africa High-Level Forum.
The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Mr Kevin Hope, Senior Advisor and Ambassador (Finance, Climate, and Investments), in his capacity as Personal Representative to the Prime Minister, and His Excellency Ambassador Gareth Bynoe, Ambassador to Venezuela.
The summit will unite leaders from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa to boost cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development. Prime Minister Friday will also promote key initiatives to foster growth and strengthen partnerships for the benefit of Vincentians.
The summit will conclude with the adoption of the Bogotá Declaration, outlining a shared vision for improved cooperation among participating countries, on 21 March.
While the Prime Minister is away, the Honourable Daniel Cummings will serve as Acting Prime Minister.
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