National Youth Ambassador Byron Christopher is representing Antigua and Barbuda at an international leadership seminar in China focused on youth development, economic cooperation and global engagement.

Christopher is participating in the Seminar on Young Leaders under the Global Development Initiative, a programme that brings together emerging leaders from around the world for a series of lectures, visits and cultural exchanges.

According to the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Youth Affairs, the seminar is being delivered by government officials, experts and scholars from several Chinese institutions, including the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the University of International Business and Economics.

The programme explores a range of topics aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and international cooperation. Areas of study include the Global Development Initiative and youth engagement, Chinese modernization, economic development and reform, digital innovation, sustainable development, investment and financing, and cross-cultural communication.

Photos shared by the Department of Youth Affairs show Christopher participating in classroom sessions and joining fellow delegates from various countries attending the programme.

One session focused on investment and construction opportunities under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, while others examined economic development strategies and approaches to sustainable growth.

The Department of Youth Affairs said Christopher’s participation provides an opportunity for Antigua and Barbuda to be represented in discussions on global development while allowing the youth ambassador to gain exposure to international perspectives on leadership, innovation and cooperation.

The seminar forms part of broader efforts to engage young leaders in addressing development challenges and fostering partnerships across countries and regions.