In a significant diplomatic engagement on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting in London, Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Minister E.P. Chet Greene held substantive talks with Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Ian Borg. The high-level discussion centered on collaborative efforts for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, which Antigua and Barbuda is scheduled to host.
The dialogue primarily focused on Malta’s potential provision of technical expertise and infrastructure support for the Commonwealth Youth Forum, a cornerstone event running parallel to CHOGM. Minister Greene emphasized the critical importance of creating robust technological frameworks to facilitate meaningful youth participation, noting that the forum serves as an essential platform for emerging Commonwealth leaders to contribute to policy formulation and organizational development.
Dr. Borg enthusiastically endorsed Antigua and Barbuda’s leadership in organizing the 2026 summit and conveyed Malta’s firm commitment to assisting in preparatory arrangements. Both ministers reiterated their unwavering dedication to the Commonwealth’s principles and expressed strong conviction that CHOGM 2026 would deliver substantial outcomes for the international community.
The productive meeting further solidified the existing cordial relations between the two Commonwealth nations, demonstrating their shared commitment to multilateral cooperation. Minister Greene’s delegation included High Commissioner to London Karen-Mae Hill and Minister Counsellor Chantal Phillip, underscoring the importance both nations placed on this strategic dialogue.