The meeting of meeting of high level officials is initiating negotiations on these texts, which will be subsequently approved by heads of state on the Summit’s final day.

The gathering’s central focus is expressed in the maxim, “Promoting the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean,” which will be discussed along with climate change, responding to natural disasters, inter-Caribbean transportation, and multi-destination tourism, among other issues.

Cuba assumed the organization’s pro tempore presidency January 19, this year, following Haiti’s mandate, in a ceremony held in Port-au-Prince.

(Granma)