PROTOCOL OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN ECONOMIC UNION
THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE ORGANISATION OF EASTERN CARIBBEAN STATES:
DETERMINED to establish the foundation of a closer union among the peoples of the Eastern Caribbean;
RESOLVED to ensure by common action the economic and social development of their countries by eliminating the barriers, which divide them;
AFFIRMING as the prerequisite to their efforts the human rights, living standards and working conditions of their people;
RECOGNISING the need for concerted action in order to guarantee steady expansion, balanced trade, fair competition and equitable distribution of gains;
CONVINCED that the establishment of an Economic Union among the Member States of the Organisation will contribute to the rapid growth of these States and to the ultimate creation of a viable economic community of Caribbean countries;
HAVE AGREED as follows: —