Minister Hussen to host the 54th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank

June 17, 2024 - The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, is hosting the 54^th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in Ottawa. Throughout the week’s events, opening and closing remarks of the annual meeting will be open to the media.

During this week’s annual meeting, June 17 to 20, Canada is welcoming over 300 participants from around the world. CDB’s flagship event emphasizes the importance of regional and international collaboration as a driving force for sustainable development.

Event: Opening remarks
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2024  
Time: 9:00 am EST
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Event: Closing remarks
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm EST
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Notes for media:

• Media representatives wishing to cover the event must already be accredited.
• Media are asked to arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the event.
• Media are asked to confirm their attendance by contacting media@international.gc.ca. The exact address will be shared following confirmation.