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They share a history marked by the transatlantic slave trade and have a common culture and ambition. The ambition, carried by the President since 2007, is to make CARICOM a key axis of the diplomatic strategy, the minister said, highlighting the historical and strategic significance of this collaboration.

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The CARICOM market, with its 19 million people, is a gateway to the United States. 

Benin and CARICOM (Caribbean Community) countries have initiated a strategic partnership to strengthen their economic exchanges and develop key sectors like green and blue economies.

Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasised the importance of the meeting held in Cotonou. The main goal is to strengthen cooperation to improve the well-being of populations and promote a green and sustainable economy.

Benin and the CARICOM countries have a lot in common. They share a history marked by the transatlantic slave trade and have a common culture and ambition. The ambition, carried by the President since 2007, is to make CARICOM a key axis of the diplomatic strategy, the minister said, highlighting the historical and strategic significance of this collaboration.

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Benin, a major agricultural country, has launched an industrial and agriculture transformation policy. Benin wanted to develop connectivity and links with CARICOM countries, through enhanced cooperation in agriculture, energy, digital technologies, and manufacturing.   CARICOM’s market, with its 19 million people, is a gateway to the United States.