Belize Completes RCM Presidency Pro Tempore  

This week, Belize wrapped up its first one-year term as the temporary president of the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM). The RCM is a multilateral forum with eleven member countries, including Belize, and five observer nations. During its leadership, the Ministry of Immigration got an up-close look at how member states collaborate to tackle shared migration challenges and responsibilities in the region. Belize has now passed the baton to Costa Rica, which will take the lead in 2025.

 

Tanya Santos, C.E.O, Ministry of Immigration

“We have heard that progress towards our goal is hindered by the multitude of intersecting crises, ranging from economic stability to the intensifying impact of climate change and disaster. These challenges test the resilience of our migration systems and the capacity of our government and partners to respond effectively. However, our discussion over the past two days have underscore enduring value of corporation as a means to overcome obstacles. We are further bound to this mandate through principles outlined in leading international documents, such as Objective Twenty-Three for the Global Compact of Migration and SDG seventeen which empathize strengthened international corporation and shared responsibilities for our goals.”