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• 12 / 09 / 2008

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On the closing session, the 14 heads of state announced their decision of granting Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro the Honorary Decoration of the Caribbean Community of Nations, for being a source of inspiration regarding friendship and unity to boost social and economic development in the region.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, as CARICOM Summit Chairman said it was a way of expressing gratitude for all the support Fidel has offer the countries of the region.

During this 3rd CARICOM Summit, member states agreed on their stand at the up-coming Latin American and Caribbean Summit on Integration and Development scheduled for next December 16th and 17th in Brazil.

(RHC)