The Directorate for Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment and the Caribbean Sea (DECS) met with the Chair of the Special Committee for Disaster Risk Reduction, His Excellency Víctor Hugo Morales Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on 5th June, 2023.They discussed the ACS Disaster Risk Reduction programme 2023-2024.

Secretary General Sabonge met with Suriname Minister of Labour, Employment and youth affairs, Dr. Steven Mac Andrew. They discussed Suriname's primary trade commodities and highlighted challenges in trade and labor, emphasizing the advantages of continuing engagement in the ACS, including South-South cooperation and the exchange of best practices, especially in tourism. Furthermore, they stressed the importance of regional unity on issues such as climate change and hurricanes, expressing Suriname's interest in aligning with a collective stance.

The 61st Meeting of the Executive Board of the ACS Ministerial Council took place in a virtual format. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador Albert Ramchand Ramdin. Ambassador Ramdin expressed his gratitude to Secretary General Rodolfo Sabonge for his visit to Suriname, marking the first time he has visited the country in his capacity as the chair of the Ministerial Council. At the meeting, member states had the opportunity to exchange ideas and address pending issues.

The ACS Directorate of Cooperation and Resource Mobilization, as well as the ACS Legal Affairs Office met with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) to coordinate the drafting of a Basic Cooperation Agreement framework, as well as other complementary matters, which will lead to future cooperation exercises between ACS Membership and Brazil.