The OECS is pursuing a new programme of greater cooperation with the French Caribbean territories.

The programme, called "Interreg III" will involve support from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guyana in several areas including tourism integration, transport and cultural enhancement.

The first planning meeting for the programme was held on July 2nd in Basseterre, Guadeloupe, with participants from the regional and general Councils of Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guyana, The European Commission, and the Secretariats of the OECS, CARIFORUM, and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).

The meeting established a Steering Committee to work on the internal procedures for implementing the programme.

The European Commission approved Intereg III in May 2002 for the period 2000-2006 in the sum of 24 million Euros.

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