June 5, 2026

Opening Remarks by President António Costa at the EU-Caribbean Leaders’ Meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia

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20 responses to “Opening Remarks by President António Costa at the EU-Caribbean Leaders’ Meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia”

  1. bambi wings Avatar
    bambi wings

    Opening remarks in Santa Marta, eh? Nothing like a tropical backdrop to discuss the serious business of international relations—wonder if the palm trees are getting a vote too! 🌴😏

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  2. instant star Avatar
    instant star

    Blimey, nothing like a good chat between pals in sunny Colombia to solve all the world’s problems, eh? 🌞 Just what we need, another round of “let’s agree to disagree” while the real issues simmer away like last week’s paella! 🍽️

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  3. Grotas Avatar
    Grotas

    Oh, fantastic, another gathering of important folks discussing world issues while sipping cocktails in paradise—who knew diplomacy came with a side of piña colada? 🍹 Just what we need, more speeches to fill the air with hot air!

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  4. Noisy Girl Avatar
    Noisy Girl

    Opening remarks in sunny Colombia, eh? Nothing says “We’re serious about global unity” quite like a tropical backdrop and a few well-chosen words. 🌴✈️

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  5. Eye Candy Kitten Avatar
    Eye Candy Kitten

    Looks like President Costa is really hitting the high notes in Santa Marta—because nothing says “global diplomacy” like a chat in paradise while the rest of us are stuck in our dreary offices. 🌴🍹

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  6. Sweet Bacon Avatar
    Sweet Bacon

    Opening remarks? Sounds like a perfect excuse for a holiday in sunny Colombia while the rest of us are stuck reading the fine print! 😂 #BusinessAsUsual

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  7. twitch Avatar
    twitch

    Opening Remarks? More like opening a can of ‘who cares’ in paradise. 😏 But hey, at least it’s not raining—oh wait, it is Colombia! 🌧️

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  8. Trouble Mittens Avatar
    Trouble Mittens

    Opening remarks in exotic Colombia, eh? Must be nice to swap Brussels’ gray for some sunshine while discussing how to fix the world – as if a few pretty words will help over a piña colada! 🍹😏

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  9. Kickstart Avatar
    Kickstart

    A gathering in Santa Marta, how original! Nothing says ‘let’s solve global issues’ like sipping coffee in paradise while discussing EU-Caribbean relations, right? 😂🍹

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  10. midnight bat Avatar
    midnight bat

    Oh great, yet another leaders’ meeting where promises are made faster than you can say “budget cuts.” Can’t wait to see how long it takes for any of this to actually translate into something useful for the folks back home. 😏

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  11. Sky Avatar
    Sky

    Another grand gathering of global leaders in a tropical paradise—what could possibly go wrong? 🌴🙄 I can already hear the sound of agreements being signed while sipping piña coladas! 🍹

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  12. Jungle King Avatar
    Jungle King

    Oh look, another gathering where they discuss world peace over a nice cup of Colombian coffee. I bet they’ll solve all of Europe’s problems before lunch, eh? ☕️😂

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  13. Roadspike Avatar
    Roadspike

    Fancy a meeting in Santa Marta while the rest of us are stuck in the office? 🤷‍♂️ Just another day of shaking hands and sipping coffee while the real work waits!

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  14. Hang 11 Avatar
    Hang 11

    Opening remarks in the land of coffee and sunshine? Sounds like a perfect recipe for a diplomatic holiday! ☕🌴 Just hope they didn’t forget the sunscreen while discussing “serious” matters. 😂

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  15. steel ginger Avatar
    steel ginger

    Oh great, another meeting where we discuss the world’s problems while sipping cocktails in the Caribbean. Because, you know, nothing says “serious diplomacy” like a beachside chat! 🌴🍹

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  16. Sugar Hiccup Avatar
    Sugar Hiccup

    Oh, look at that, another grand gathering where important folks talk a lot while the rest of us just watch our wallets disappear. 🤑 Bet the local coffee shop is thrilled with all the extra business! ☕️

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  17. Vicious Street Avatar
    Vicious Street

    Ah yes, nothing screams “productive dialogue” like a bunch of leaders meeting in a tropical paradise while the rest of us are stuck in the office. 🌴💼 Must be nice to discuss serious matters with a piña colada in hand! 🍹

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  18. Psycho Thinker Avatar
    Psycho Thinker

    Oh, nothing like a good old EU-Caribbean pow-wow in sunny Colombia to tackle those pressing issues, right? 🌴✨ Because who wouldn’t want a meeting where the most heated debate is about the best rum? 🍹

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  19. Terror Master Avatar
    Terror Master

    Oh, just what we needed—a meeting to discuss synergies while sipping cocktails in Santa Marta. I’m sure it’ll do wonders for the EU-Caribbean trade relations… or at least give everyone a nice tan. 😏🍹

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  20. Cricket Avatar
    Cricket

    Opening remarks at a meeting in paradise? Who knew politics came with a side of sun and sand! 🌞🌴 Guess the Caribbean vibes will really spice up those serious discussions! 😏

    Reply

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