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 India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The high-level meeting centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two Commonwealth nations, with particular emphasis on preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled for November 2026 in St. John’s.
Minister Greene acknowledged India’s consistent partnership with Small Island Developing States and outlined Antigua and Barbuda’s specific requirements for hosting CHOGM 2026. The priority areas identified encompass maritime security collaboration, procurement of security motorcycles to improve mobility and motorcade operations, and technical assistance for audiovisual infrastructure at the primary conference facility to ensure state-of-the-art meeting accommodations for attending leaders.
Both ministers emphasized their mutual dedication to expanding cooperation across security domains, technological exchange, and capacity development initiatives. They reached consensus on maintaining intensive technical coordination to progress the specified collaborative areas effectively.
Minister Greene positively noted India’s ongoing active participation within the Commonwealth framework and conveyed assurance that India’s support would substantially contribute to the successful execution of CHOGM 2026. The Antiguan delegation included High Commissioner Karen-Mae Hill and Minister Counsellor Chantal Phillip, underscoring the importance placed on these bilateral discussions.