ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Senior Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph has led a high-level delegation to China for talks aimed at deepening the strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Chinese media reports stated that the talks aim to deepen cooperation in health, agriculture, fisheries, the blue economy, education, and innovation.
The delegation also includes Minister Anthony Smith Jr. of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy and Minister Darryl Matthew of Creative Industries and Innovation.
The delegation engaged in high-level discussions in the major cities of Shanghai and Hangzhou, where opportunities for bilateral collaboration were thoroughly explored.
In both cities, the ministers participated in working sessions focused on facilitating investment and innovation across multiple sectors. The Chinese hosts expressed strong interest in joint ventures and knowledge-sharing initiatives that could strengthen food security, sustainable fisheries management, access to medical technology, and education and creative arts exchange programs, the reports said.
They quoted Sir Molwyn, who holds the portfolio for Health, Wellness, and the Environment, as underscoring Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to improving public health systems through innovation and global partnerships. Discussions centered around improving hospital infrastructure and agricultural resilience in the face of climate change.
“Particular attention was paid to the blue economy and sustainable fisheries, where the delegation explored models of cooperation that would support Antigua and Barbuda’s marine conservation goals while expanding economic opportunities for coastal communities.”
The reports said that MNathew led key engagements on digital transformation, creative industries, and education technology.
“Several promising partnerships were discussed with Chinese firms and academic institutions to enhance Antigua and Barbuda’s innovation capacity and create new educational pathways for young people.”
The reports said that the visit concluded with a renewed sense of optimism about the future of Antigua and Barbuda–China relations.
“Both governments reaffirmed their mutual respect and longstanding friendship, laying the foundation for a new era of strategic cooperation rooted in shared prosperity and sustainable development.”
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