At the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, the European Union and 33 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) renewed their commitment to defending a peaceful global order, rooted in democracy, social justice, respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The leaders pledged to strengthen international cooperation and protect the UN-led global order from mounting pressure.
Discussions centred on practical cooperation to strengthen democracy and multilateralism, drive the green, digital, and social transitions, expand trade opportunities and step up joint action on security. Read more.