In a significant diplomatic engagement, Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Minister E.P. Chet Greene convened with UK Minister Chris Elmore during official proceedings in London, marking a pivotal step in bilateral cooperation ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026. The high-level discussion, occurring alongside Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting activities, focused extensively on logistical and security preparations for the upcoming summit scheduled for November in St. John’s.
Minister Greene formally acknowledged the United Kingdom’s existing contributions to security infrastructure and project management support, characterizing the assistance as instrumental to hosting preparations. The Foreign Minister articulated anticipation for welcoming Commonwealth leadership to Antigua and Barbuda, emphasizing the event’s potential to catalyze strengthened partnerships within the 56-nation alliance.
In response, Minister Elmore, serving as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, guaranteed the UK’s sustained commitment to the event’s success. The dialogue explored possibilities for expanded technical and security assistance, with both parties expressing willingness to address emerging requirements as the November summit approaches.
The officials reaffirmed the historical ties between their nations, dating back to Antigua and Barbuda’s independence from Britain in 1981, and committed to enhancing collaboration across mutual interests. Minister Greene highlighted CHOGM’s dual function as both a platform for national presentation and a catalyst for revitalized international relations within the Commonwealth framework.
The London meeting formed part of Minister Greene’s broader diplomatic itinerary commemorating Commonwealth Day, underscoring the ongoing strategic dialogue between the two nations as they coordinate one of the most significant international gatherings in the Caribbean region for 2026.