In a significant diplomatic meeting, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda and Her Excellency Emriye Bağdagül Ormancı, the newly appointed Turkish Ambassador, discussed plans to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The talks focused on key areas such as education, trade, investment, and tourism, with Browne proposing the establishment of a technical team to explore these opportunities. One of the standout proposals was a student exchange program between Turkish universities and the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, alongside specialized training for Antiguans and Barbudans in Turkiye’s thriving tourism sector. Browne also reaffirmed Antigua and Barbuda’s support for Turkish initiatives in international forums, acknowledging Turkiye’s growing influence as a global power. Ambassador Ormancı welcomed the proposals, emphasizing the importance of a legal framework to facilitate cooperation in education, culture, youth, sports, and economic development. She also highlighted the interest of Turkish firms in investing in the Caribbean, with a business delegation expected to visit the region soon. This meeting marks a pivotal step in strengthening the partnership between the two nations, with both sides expressing optimism about the future of their collaborative efforts.