Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs, E.P. Chet Greene, has urged a renewed partnership between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), founded on justice, sustainability, and shared prosperity.
Speaking at the Caribbean–EU Meeting held on the sidelines of the 4th CELAC–EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, Greene emphasized that the Caribbean–EU relationship has long been based on shared values and mutual benefit. He said it is now time to evolve that partnership to meet the challenges of a changing world.
“Antigua and Barbuda stands at this crossroads of continents not just to participate, but to passionately advocate for a partnership that is both transformative and just,” Greene stated.
Reaffirming Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to multilateralism, Greene described it as vital for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) navigating an era of uncertainty. He commended the EU’s global climate leadership and urged increased investment in renewable energy, concessional financing, and climate-resilient infrastructure across the region.
Highlighting the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, Greene said it presents major opportunities to modernize water systems, reduce energy costs, and promote digital inclusion, preparing Caribbean youth to thrive in the digital economy.
He also joined regional counterparts in calling for the EU’s continued cooperation on maintaining the Caribbean as a “Zone of Peace” and addressing the crisis in Haiti. Additionally, he appealed for ongoing EU engagement on the region’s Investment Migration programmes, calling them vital to many Caribbean economies.
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