Antigua and Barbuda capped a busy and productive week on the eightieth United Nations Basic Meeting (UNGA) by strengthening ties with international locations throughout the globe, together with key companions on the African continent.
On the margins of the high-level conferences in New York, the Authorities formalized three separate visa waiver agreements with the Republic of Ghana, the Republic of Kenya, and the Republic of Benin. The agreements had been signed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of International Affairs, the Hon. E.P. Chet Greene, alongside Ghana’s Minister of International Affairs His Excellency Samuel Ablawka, Kenya’s Cupboard Secretary for International Affairs His Excellency Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, and Benin’s Minister of International Affairs His Excellency Olushegun Adjadi Bakar.
Minister Greene additionally prolonged a proper invitation to Ghana, Kenya, and Benin to take part within the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Authorities Assembly (CHOGM), which Antigua and Barbuda will proudly host. The gathering will present a chance to advance collaboration throughout the Commonwealth, with small states and International South priorities on the forefront of the agenda.
“These agreements symbolize our dedication to constructing bridges throughout the Atlantic, fostering stronger partnerships, and making certain that our peoples profit from better mobility, alternative, and shared prosperity,” Greene mentioned.
He added that such agreements are key to boosting commerce, tourism, and cultural ties, underscoring the shared historical past and customary objective between the Caribbean and Africa.
