St. Lucia And Mexico To Deepen Ties

CASTRIES, St. Lucia CMC – St. Lucia and Mexico are seeking to develop closer ties and improve relations.

This was revealed by the new Ambassador of Mexico, Luis Manuel López Moreno, who recently presented his letters of credence to Governor General, Dame Pearlette Louisy.

In his message, Moreno referred to the common history, geography and culture that Mexico and St. Lucia share and mentioned that the relations between both countries have always been of respect, cooperation and goodwill.

He said international cooperation for development in the Caribbean is a priority for Mexico’s foreign policy, and he expects that Mexico and St Lucia take full advantage of their partnership in this field.

The Ambassador also made reference to the 4^th Summit of the Association of Caribbean States, to be held in April this year, under Mexico’s presidency by virtue of developing our cooperation ties.

“Your Excellency, as a country belonging to the great Caribbean, Mexico has as one of its priorities to work closer with the countries of the region and rest assured that Saint Lucia can always count on Mexico as a friendly and close partner”, the Ambassador concluded.

He also expressed his government deep regret for the damages faced by the people of St. Lucia in the aftermath of the storm that affected the country last month.