Lessons from EU remain relevant to Caricom – President Ramotar

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The government of Guyana and the diplomatic community joined the head of the European Union (EU) to Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, Ambassador Robert Kopecký and his family in observing ‘Europe Day’ last Thursday.
At a reception at his Bel Air Spring’s residence, Ambassador Kopecký said the European federation has deepened and broadened since the initiation of Europe Day, pointing out that Croatia will become the 28th member of the EU on July 1.

President Donald Ramotar and EU head of delegation to Guyana, Ambassador Robert Kopecký toast on the occasion of Europe Day. Miss India Worldwide 2012 Alana Seebarran looks on
President Donald Ramotar and EU head of delegation to Guyana, Ambassador Robert Kopecký toast on the occasion of Europe Day. Miss India Worldwide 2012 Alana Seebarran looks on

He said the EU continues to maintain a longstanding relationship with non-European countries in the Caribbean and South America, with Guyana being no exception. Turning his attention to Guyana in particular, Ambassador Kopecký alluded to the EU funded Guyana Mangrove Restoration Project, which was designed to mitigate the impact of natural disasters such as flooding. However, he underscored the importance of the maintenance of drains, pumps and other sections of the drainage system in Georgetown to prevent future flooding.
Ambassador Kopecký also made reference to the 10th European Development Fund, noting that plans are in the pipeline for future financial and technical assistance.
Under the 10th European Development Fund, the EU will concentrate on macroeconomic support, as well as continued support to the Guyana sea defences and coastal management.
The European Commission’s total allocation since 2008 up until 2013 amounts to €55.4 million.

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