In Brussels, EU Commissioner Hadja Lakhbib delivered remarks at a dialogue between the European Union and Latin American and Caribbean countries focused on disaster risk management. The Commissioner shared personal impressions from recent visits to regions affected by natural disasters. Last November, she visited Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, and this year she traveled to Venezuela, where devastating earthquakes occurred. According to her, she witnessed destroyed homes and the consequences of catastrophes that affected thousands of people. The speech emphasized the growing threat of natural disasters to the Latin American and Caribbean region, which regularly faces hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural calamities. The dialogue between the EU and countries in the region is aimed at strengthening cooperation in disaster prevention, increasing preparedness, and ensuring effective response to emergencies. The European Commission stressed the importance of joint efforts to reduce disaster risks and support affected communities. The Commissioner's personal experience visiting disaster sites was used to demonstrate the EU's commitment to humanitarian assistance and long-term partnership with countries in the region in the sphere of risk management and disaster recovery.