The Philippines has formally established diplomatic relations with the Caribbean state of Grenada, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo signed a joint communique with Grenada’s Foreign Minister Joseph Andall on May 8, on the sidelines of a meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states.
The DFA said the move marks a new chapter in the Philippines’ engagement with the Caribbean region and expands its diplomatic reach to 14 CARICOM countries.
Manalo also met with foreign ministers from CARICOM during the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) meeting held in St. Kitts and Nevis from May 8 to 9.
COFCOR is CARICOM’s body tasked with coordinating foreign policy and fostering relations with international organizations and non-member states.