Introduction for the “China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum"

The Chinese government, in the purpose of enhancing economic and trade exchanges and cooperation with the Caribbean, proposed the establishment of “China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum”. The proposal has gained wide support from the Caribbean states.

“China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum” is a ministerial-level conference that convenes every 3-4 years in China or a Caribbean state. Embracing the enhancement of economic cooperation and development as its theme, the Forum aims to promote and deepen the economic exchanges and cooperation to realize the common development between China and the Caribbean region. Participants of the Forum include senior officials from the Chinese and the Caribbean governments, functionaries of the trade and investment promotion agencies, entrepreneurs, and representatives from the competent regional organisations.

(1). Time: February, 2005
(2). Theme: Promoting Cooperation and Common Development
(3). The Jamaica Conference Centre, Kingston, Jamaica
(4). Sponsorship: The Chinese government and the Jamaican government

Chinese Side: The Chinese Preparatory Committee, consisting of Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China Council for Promotion of International Trade and seven other ministerial-level departments of China.

Jamaican Side: The Jamaican Preparatory Committee headed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, consisting of 11 ministerial-level departments of Jamaica.

(5). Supporting Events: 1. Business Conference and Business Networking

2. Trade Fair