{"id":256551,"date":"2025-11-03T08:51:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=256551"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:47:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:47:42","slug":"video-foreign-minister-e-p-chet-greene-honoured-with-kailasa-mitra-award-for-leadership-and-global-friendship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/video-foreign-minister-e-p-chet-greene-honoured-with-kailasa-mitra-award-for-leadership-and-global-friendship\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Foreign Minister E.P. Chet Greene honoured with Kailasa Mitra Award for leadership and global friendship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s<\/a> Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. E.P. Chet Greene<\/a>, has been presented with the Kailasa Mitra Award<\/a><\/em> \u2014 a distinguished honour bestowed by the United States of Kailasa in recognition of his visionary leadership and dedication to public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award, symbolising friendship and respect between the two nations, highlights what officials described as the \u201cdeep, long-standing ties\u201d between Kyasa and Antigua and Barbuda, rooted in shared values, cultural respect, and cooperation for global harmony.<\/p>

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During the ceremony, Minister Greene expressed gratitude, describing the award as a \u201crecognition of service<\/a>\u201d to the people of Antigua and Barbuda rather than a personal achievement.<\/p>

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\u201cI accept this award tonight on behalf of a grateful nation,\u201d he said. \u201cIt speaks to service \u2014 not necessarily personal, but one provided on behalf of Antigua and Barbuda.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Greene reflected on the five-year relationship between Kailasa and Antigua and Barbuda, praising the organisation\u2019s continued presence in the country and its engagement with local communities, including St Paul\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He encouraged members of the group to integrate within Antiguan society and to share \u201cpositive values of selflessness and service to humanity.\u201d<\/p>

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The minister reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to strengthening cooperation, describing the bond between the two nations as a partnership built on mutual respect and shared humanitarian ideals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis award speaks to friendship,\u201d Greene added. \u201cYour recognition tonight confirms that, in your eyes, I am your friend. Long live our friendship and the positive values that unite us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He extended warm greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, the Cabinet, and the people of Antigua and Barbuda, thanking Kyasa for choosing the twin-island nation as host for its meetings.<\/p>

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\u201cWe are welcoming and appreciative,\u201d Greene said. \u201cYou could have chosen anywhere in the world, but you chose Antigua and Barbuda \u2014 and for that, we are thankful.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In closing, he called for continued collaboration to promote ethical conduct, social responsibility, and family values within communities.<\/p>

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The event marked what organisers called a \u201ccelebration of shared humanity\u201d and a reaffirmation of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s commitment to global friendship, peace, and cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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