Prime Minister Gaston Browne has initiated a comprehensive series of high-level diplomatic engagements at the World Governments Summit 2026, demonstrating Antigua and Barbuda’s proactive approach to global governance collaboration. The opening day featured significant bilateral discussions aimed at fostering international cooperation and economic development.
Concurrently, Minister Maria Browne conducted pivotal talks with senior executives from JETEX, a premier global private aviation enterprise specializing in luxury travel services and Fixed Base Operations. The dialogue centered on transforming Antigua and Barbuda into a premium hub for private aviation, leveraging the nation’s advanced infrastructure, discreet environment, and exceptional hospitality services. JETEX representatives committed to an onsite evaluation visit within weeks to advance the potential partnership.
In a separate diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Browne met with Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko, praising Botswana’s remarkable political stability and sound economic governance. Both leaders proposed establishing joint technical committees to facilitate knowledge exchange in public sector capacity building and sovereign wealth fund management for social welfare enhancement. Botswana specifically sought expertise from Antigua and Barbuda’s acclaimed Citizenship by Investment Program, recognizing its exemplary implementation framework.
The Prime Minister’s agenda concluded with multiple international media appearances ahead of his scheduled participation as a featured panelist in summit sessions addressing the future of tourism. The delegation received substantial support from Ambassador Theon Ali, Special Envoy Armand Arton, and Climate Ambassador Ruleta Camacho-Thomas throughout these multilateral discussions with CARICOM counterparts and global leaders.