Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda –Wednesday, 29 thApril, 2026 ……..Minister ofForeign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs E.P Chet Greene has appealed for full participation from member states of the Commonwealth of Nations at CHOGM 2026 later this year.
He made the appeal on Tuesday evening during a welcome reception at the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel for a group of diplomatic representatives on an advance visit, which ended today (Wednesday).
Minister Greene encouraged the delegates representing several governments to impress upon their leaders the importance of full participation in the 1st-4th November, 2026 meetings, and to make meaningful contributions to critical discussions, which will be held at a time of global uncertainty.
He underscored the importance of the theme for the November meeting, “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth,” and said the gathering will provide a platform for the grouping, which represents one third of the world’s population to send a clear message that its people matter.
The visiting delegation was assured that Antigua and Barbuda continues to make preparations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, 2026, and will draw on its successes from the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, which was held in Saint John’s in May, 2024, and the 55th Regular Session of the OAS General Assembly held in June, 2025.
Foreign Minister Greene thanked the delegation for the engagements that were held over the last two days, and the feedback it provided to the organising committee in Antigua and Barbuda, as CHOGM 2026 draws closer.
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