SEOUL — South Korea and key Caribbean partners gathered this week to chart a path toward cleaner and more secure energy futures, reinforcing diplomatic and economic ties.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Seoul hosted the 16th Korea-Caribbean High-Level Forum on the 10th, bringing together delegates under the core theme of building stable, sustainable, and resilient energy systems.

The event drew high-ranking officials from six Caribbean states—including Barbados, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago—as well as representatives from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Delivering the opening address, Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hye emphasized that while South Korea and Caribbean nations possess unique regional landscapes, they remain unified in their pursuit of energy security and sustainable growth. Chung called for deeper collaboration across multiple fronts, highlighting supply chain diversification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy expansion as key priorities.

Ahead of the main forum, Deputy Minister Chung engaged in bilateral talks with delegates from Barbados, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Suriname. During these discussions, she outlined plans to leverage the Korea-CARICOM Cooperation Fund to accelerate joint energy initiatives and drive tangible results on the ground.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]