Martinique acceptance as OECS associate member described as ‘historic’

The French overseas department of Martinique will become an associate member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), according to an official statement issued here.

The St. Lucia-based OECS Commission said Martinique will sign the necessary agreement on Wednesday, increasing the nine-member sub-regional grouping to 10.

“Martinique’s pending membership of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States follows a period of negotiations after the Regional Council of Martinique submitted a formal application for associate membership in the OECS with the full support/endorsement of the French Government,” the OECS Commission said.

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