Antigua and Barbuda Inaugurates New Embassy in Abu Dhabi
Honourable Everly Paul Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda officially inaugurated the Embassy in the United Arab Emirates. He stated that it marks a significant milestone in the development of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Minister Greene went on to affirm that the new Embassy reflects Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to the progressive realisation of extensive political, economic and cultural ties with the United Arab Emirates.
The inauguration ceremony, held on 21 May 2025, was attended by dignitaries from the United Arab Emirates, including His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, Her Excellency Dr. Maha Barakat, Assistant Minister for Health and Life Sciences in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Head of Diplomatic Missions accredited to the UAE, and a number of prominent businessmen in the UAE.
In his welcome address to the audience, the Honourable Minister Chet Greene asserted that the establishment of the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda will tighten the bonds of friendship and points of collaboration between the two nations. The Minister also highlighted the UAE’s achievements in identifying itself as a global hub fostering innovation, cultural relations and commerce. He emphasised that the Embassy being the first by Antigua and Barbuda in the Gulf would widen its perspectives into the region.
The Minister also lauded H.E. Theon Ali, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the State of Qatar, for his facilitatory role in setting the foundation for the formation of the Embassy. Ambassador Ali’s remarks were that Antigua and Barbuda needs to build productive partnerships that support trade, tourism and sustainable development.
In his inaugural address, the Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the UAE, H.E. Gilbert Boustany highlighted the necessity of strong bilateral relations between the two countries. The Ambassador identified a shared vision for the future in renewable energy, global trade and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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What exactly does Boustany do for Antigua? Someone please explain, some light needs to be shed on all of these ambassadors from Antigua and what exactly they do for our country. What are all of these foreign civil servants doing for us and how much of our tax payers dollars goes to fund their salaries, lots of questions to be answered…..did he fly business class on this trip?? They very well may be doing something but we only see these glamour shots from them once in a while, what are we getting in return??!!!..
@Curious,
The Russian woman of the Alpha Nero Request for Discovery is towards two lawsuits.
One in Russia and the other in The United Arab Emirates.
The embassy in the United Arab Emirates will come in handy.
It’s never about Antigua and Barbuda. It’s always about the individuals running the show.
Only when the bill (invoice) comes, it’s about Antigua and Barbuda.
@Curious
Trust me, they’re doing a lot. More than got could imagine. They do lots of negotiations clearing the way the foreign service to build relationships with our small island. If you read the news from time time regarding breakthroughs like a European flught or an Ambassador of a European country paying courtesy visits to our Prime Minister to assist with much needed resources, or scholarships for students, etc, you would be surprised. If we want to recognized by the world, it doesn’t come by happenstance. It requires real close diplomatic relationships and bilateral agreements with foreign countries. Some negotiations must be classified until it is necessary to be made public. Sometimes, never.
We have to spend money to make money. We can’t always know every detail.
@dave ray … oh please give me a beak .. all they do is find ways to make more money for there pockets.. it’s never about ANTIGUA .. that’s why they get elected to hold those positions… they kick back well to those who elect them ..