Antigua and Barbuda is gearing as much as host the fifty fifth Normal Meeting of the Organisation of American States (OAS), marking what Overseas Minister E.P. Chet Greene has referred to as a serious diplomatic milestone for the twin-island nation.
Talking throughout an interview on ABS, Greene described the June 26–28 occasion, set to happen on the American College of Antigua, as a second of worldwide recognition for the nation’s rising worldwide presence.
“This can be a crowning achievement for our diplomacy,” Greene declared. “We now have by no means hosted an occasion of this magnitude within the OAS context. It alerts confidence in Antigua and Barbuda’s capability, each as a democracy and a venue.”
The Normal Meeting is anticipated to convene overseas ministers and senior officers from all 34 OAS member states. In accordance with Greene, Antigua and Barbuda’s position as host underscores its dedication to multilateralism and strengthens its repute as a diplomatic bridge between bigger powers and smaller states.
Preparations are in full swing, with the federal government working alongside safety businesses, native contractors, and worldwide companions to coordinate logistics and make sure the occasion runs easily. Greene praised Prime Minister Gaston Browne for “championing” the initiative and emphasised the Cupboard’s collective assist.
“It’s a second for us to shine,” he stated.
The upcoming meeting marks the primary time Antigua and Barbuda will host the hemispheric summit, additional solidifying its position on the worldwide stage.