EU Advances Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean
EU Advances Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean

Author(s): Bartłomiej Znojek
Subject(s): Politics, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Social development, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: EU; Latin America; Caribbean; strategy; foreign policy; social development; economic development;
Summary/Abstract: In its strategy towards Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), announced on 7 June, the European Union mainly proposes cooperation in defending the rules-based international order, enhancing economic ties, and promoting sustainable social development. Itis part of the EU’s drive to renew its strategic partnership with LAC to compete more effectively with China’s growing regional presence, among other reasons. The Union is therefore intensifying contacts at the highest level and engagement through the Global Gateway infrastructure investment programme.

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