Prime Minister Gaston Browne Engages in Key High-Level Discussions on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne Engages in Key High-Level Discussions on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa

Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday, participated in several high-level engagements on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024, focusing on sustainability, decarbonisation, and support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

As a high-level panelist on the Commonwealth Business Forum Fireside Chat, Prime Minister Browne presented Antigua and Barbuda’s decarbonisation strategy, urging organisations to transition towards zero emissions. He also addressed the recent International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) decision, emphasising the legal responsibilities of polluters to compensate for environmental damage.

In a bilateral meeting with Honourable Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of the Republic of India, Prime Minister Browne discussed plans for Antigua and Barbuda’s hosting of CHOGM 2026. They highlighted India’s continued support for SIDS and the vital role of the International Solar Alliance in promoting efficient solar energy consumption to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Additionally, Prime Minister Browne participated in the Commonwealth Business Forum Island Nation Roundtable, where, along with several other leaders including the Prime Minister of Samoa, he passionately advocated for equity in international trading and financial systems for small island developing states (SIDS). He also called for increased access to concessional financing for development for SIDS.

The Head of Government of Antigua and Barbuda also met with Lord Jonathan Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) and Sir Hugo Swire, Deputy Chairman of CWEIC, to discuss Antigua and Barbuda’s bid to host CHOGM in 2026. CWEIC organizes the Commonwealth Business Forum which is one of the forums at each CHOGM. During their meeting, Prime Minister Browne outlined his country’s vision for the occasion and explored potential areas of collaboration with CWEIC to ensure a successful event. The discussions centred on promoting investment opportunities in Antigua and Barbuda and leveraging Commonwealth networks for sustainable development.

This meeting underscores Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to fostering partnerships within the Commonwealth and enhancing economic opportunities for its citizens.

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  1. It is sad I know to always bring politics into these things. But one cannot but wonder what it would be like had the UPP gain power in 2023. This would then be the headline. “Prime Minister Jamal Pringle Engages in Key High-Level Discussions on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa”. Can anyone visualize that? That is a scary picture.

  2. CAIRICOM Head of States should be pooling resources together when they have to travel to meetings at such long distances. A chartered flight to Samoa would cost at least US$75K and given the size of the plane would accommodate at least 100 passengers. It would be a direct flight and no one will have to fly first to the USA overnight before they can continue their travel to Samoa. And remember the flight to Somoa leave from Los Angelos. But then again security protocol may dictate that it is not wise for so many heads travel together incase of a WSC.

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