June 4, 2026
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extend hearty congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on successful election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, for the 2027-2028 term.
The overwhelming support offered by United Nations Member States during elections held on 3 June 2026 reflects the confidence of the international community in Trinidad and Tobago’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism, peace and security, and the principles of the United Nations Charter. This is a proud moment not only for Trinidad and Tobago but for the Caribbean Community as a whole.
CARICOM is confident that Trinidad and Tobago will bring to the Security Council the unique perspectives of Caribbean Small Island and Low-lying Coastal Developing States through its advocacy on issues critical to the peace and stability of the Caribbean and other vulnerable regions.
The Caribbean Community reaffirms its support for Trinidad and Tobago as it undertakes this significant responsibility and stands ready to collaborate in promoting the collective interests of the Region within the United Nations System.
3 June 2026
About CARICOM:
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was established on 4 July 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which was revised in 2001 to allow for the establishment of a single market and economy. CARICOM comprises fifteen Member States and six Associate Members and is home to approximately sixteen million citizens, 60% of whom are under 30 years old. CARICOM’s work rests on four main pillars: economic integration; foreign policy coordination; human and social development; and security cooperation.
The members of CARICOM work together to create a Community that is integrated, inclusive and resilient; driven by knowledge, excellence, innovation and productivity; a Community which is a unified and competitive force in the global arena, where every citizen is secure and has the opportunity to realise his or her potential with guaranteed human rights and social justice, and contributes to, and shares in, its economic, social and cultural prosperity.
CARICOM remains one of the best examples of integration in the developing world.
The CARICOM Secretariat, the principal administrative organ of the Community, is headquartered in Georgetown, Guyana.