ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Affairs Minister, E.P. Chet Greene, says the 2025 Diplomatic Encounter Forum, to be held later this month, will recalibrate the country’s foreign service to reflect critical national priorities, from economic growth and climate resilience to tourism and investment.
The Forum, scheduled for March 26-28, will be held under the theme “Alignment of Diplomatic Outreach with National Priorities” and will bring together cabinet members, heads of missions, ambassadors, diplomatic and consular representatives, and invited speakers. It aims to enhance the country’s diplomatic engagement and advance its strategic objectives on the global stage.
“As a Small Island Developing State, Antigua and Barbuda stands at the crossroads of vulnerability and resilience in an era of geopolitical uncertainty, where forging new alliances and reaffirming existing partnerships is paramount.
“The 2025 Diplomatic Encounter Forum will recalibrate our foreign service to reflect critical national priorities, from economic growth and climate resilience to tourism and investment,” Greene said.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne will deliver the feature address at the Forum. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs, the panel discussions will cover topics such as Antigua and Barbuda’s capacity to host international conferences, the intersection of tourism and the blue economy, the Citizenship by Investment Programme, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Development.
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