EU-Latin America and Caribbean relations: Council adopts conclusions

On the 13 May 2019, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on EU relations with Latin America and the Caribbean, following the joint communication by the High Representative of the union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission on the "European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean: joining forces for a common future" of 16 April 2019.

In the Conclusions it is stated the importance of promoting the transformation towards green economies and a sustainable use of natural resources, developing sustainable blue economy, investing in knowledge, innovation and human capital, advancing the digital economy and promoting connectivity are important objectives of the economic partnership between the EU and LAC in the coming years.

It also makes a reference to the next Multiannual Financial Framework, which will also equip the EU with the appropriate tools, means and innovative instruments to prioritise cooperation in mutually relevant areas such as research, digitalisation, clean energy, connectivity, smart cities, and the creative industries, where the two regions stand to gain from sharing experiences, knowledge and working on collaborative frameworks

Read the complete text of the Conclusions and the joint communication by the High Representative and the Commission on the "European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean: joining forces for a common future".