Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, the Honourable E.P. Chet Greene, who also serves as Chair of the National Taskforce for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, today paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Commonwealth Secretary-General at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
Minister Greene is in London to chair the Commonwealth Preparatory Committee Meetings, scheduled from 30th June to 3rd July 2026 at Marlborough House, where member states will engage in substantive discussions on the Zero Draft Communiqué and key agenda items for CHOGM 2026.
Secretary-General Botchwey welcomed Minister Greene and reaffirmed the Secretariat’s commitment to working closely with Antigua and Barbuda to deliver a successful and consequential Summit. Discussions focused on the upcoming preparatory meetings and strategies to shape an impactful Zero Draft document that reflects the priorities and aspirations of the Commonwealth’s 56 member states.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to review ongoing preparations for CHOGM 2026 in St. John’s, including programme structures for the official forums and wider logistical planning. Minister Greene shared encouraging updates on accommodation preparations, noting that the accommodations committee is currently engaging 37 countries, signalling strong interest and participation ahead of the Summit.
Minister Greene was accompanied by Antigua and Barbuda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill; Minister Counsellor, Chantal Phillip; and Second Secretary, Brent Scotland.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will be hosted in Antigua and Barbuda from 1st to 4th November 2026 under the theme: “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: FM Greene Holds Courtesy Call with Commonwealth Secretary-General Ahead of Preparatory Meetings for CHOGM 2026.