Minister Jorge Espat Attends FOPREL Meeting on Security and Climate in Morocco

Minister of State for Investment Jorge Espat is in Rabat, Morocco representing the country at a high-profile international meeting. Minister Espat is participating in the 30^th Extraordinary Meeting of the Forum of Presidents of Legislative Assemblies of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico, also known as FOPREL. The meeting, co-hosted by the Moroccan Parliament and FOPREL, has brought together parliamentary leaders from across the region to discuss pressing regional and global issues. Key topics include interparliamentary dialogue, security challenges, climate change, and fostering sustainable economic growth. During the event, several resolutions were adopted, including the appointment of the Moroccan Parliament as an Associate Member of FOPREL. Morocco has held observer status in the Forum since 2014. Delegates also participated in courtesy visits with senior Moroccan officials to further strengthen ties between the regions. Espat is accompanied by Mary August, Parliamentary Executive Assistant. Notably, their travel expenses were fully covered by FOPREL and the Moroccan Parliament. August is set to return to Belize on Sunday, December 1, while Minister Espat will return on Tuesday, December 3rd. The three-day event, which concludes today, is being held under the theme: “Facing Common Challenges: Security, Climate Change, and Economic Development.”