St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – The Honourable E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, will travel to London, United Kingdom, from 8th to 10th March, 2026, to participate in a series of high – level Commonwealth and UK – Caribbean Foreign Ministers engagements.
Minister Greene will attend the 2026 Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on Sunday, 8th March, Foreign Ministers. During the meeting, the Minister will also provide an update on Antigua and Barbuda’s preparations to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting November 2026.
Whilst in London, the Minister is also expected to hold several bilateral meetings with fellow Commonwealth Foreign Ministers to strengthen partnerships and advance support for CHOGM 2026.
On Monday, 9th March, Minister Greene will attend the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, followed by the Commonwealth Day reception.
On Tuesday, 10th March, the Minister will participate in the Twelfth UK – Caribbean Foreign Ministers’ Forum, which will bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs and senior government representatives to discuss issues including trade, climate resilience, financing for development, development partnerships and regional security.
Finally, the Foreign Minister will attend a Heritage Evening hosted by the High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda in London, where he will meet members of the Antiguan and Barbudan diaspora. The event will also be attended by Their Excellencies Sir Rodney Williams, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, and Lady Sandra Williams, along with Antigua and Barbuda’s CHOGM Envoy, cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards.
Minister Greene noted that the visit will help advance Antigua and Barbuda’s diplomatic priorities while building momentum toward the successful hosting of CHOGM later this year.
“Antigua and Barbuda looks forward to engaging with leaders and strategic partners from across the Commonwealth in November. These engagements provide an important opportunity to strengthen partnerships and update colleagues on our preparations as we work to deliver a successful and impactful CHOGM,” the Minister said.
The delegation will include Her Excellency Karen-Mae Hill, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom; Ms Chantal Phillip, Minister Counsellor; and Messrs. Brent Scotland and Caleb Gardiner, Second and Third Secretaries, respectively.
Antigua and Barbuda will host the Commonwealth’s premier summit for the first time when leaders of the 56 member states gather in November under the theme “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”