Antigua and Barbuda took vital steps to boost its relations with China by way of a sequence of cooperation agreements signed on Wednesday.
The agreements, initiated after Prime Minister Gaston Browne held conferences with Chinese language President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, mirror a dedication to strengthening ties between the 2 nations.
Tackling local weather change collectively
A press release from the Prime Minister’s Workplace mentioned the Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) to incorporate agreements to handle Local weather Change underneath the framework of South-South Cooperation, the formulation of the Cooperation Plan on the Belt and Street Initiative, and an settlement on Mutual Visa Exemptions.
Developments in healthcare
Moreover, Minister for Well being, Wellness, Social Transformation, and the Surroundings, Sir Molwyn Joseph, signed an MOU with Alibaba Damo Academy and Hospitals.
This settlement will usher in a brand new period of healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda, offering superior gear for early most cancers screening and digital well being providers.
Moreover, medical doctors within the nation will profit from cutting-edge AI-powered instruments, empowering them to ship extra environment friendly and efficient medical care.
Water rehabilitation and narcotics management
Minister for International Affairs, Agriculture, Commerce, and Barbuda Affairs, E.P. Chet Greene, additionally signed an settlement for a Water Rehabilitation Undertaking and for gear to stem the imports of narcotics.
In a bid to boost communication and media cooperation, Greene additionally inked an settlement with the China Media Group.
This collaboration seeks to strengthen ties between the state-owned Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Providers and its Chinese language counterpart.
