By St. Paul’s News Team
October 4 2026 | CHOGM
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand recently met with Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, E.P. Chet Greene.
Canada and Antigua and Barbuda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions focusing on trade, investment, agriculture and preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Anita Anand, met with Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, E. Paul Chet Greene, on the margins of the Pathways to Peace: Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War, held in Toronto on September 28 and 29, 2026.
Anand thanked Greene for Antigua and Barbuda’s participation in the conference and expressed Canada’s appreciation for the country’s continued engagement on issues surrounding the return of Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war.
The two ministers also discussed preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which will be hosted by Antigua and Barbuda in St. John’s from November 1 to 4.
Anand highlighted Canada’s support for Antigua and Barbuda’s role as host and its leadership in preparations for the high-level Commonwealth gathering. She also pointed to Canada’s capacity-building assistance aimed at supporting the country’s preparations.
Trade and investment were also high on the agenda, with the ministers exchanging views on opportunities to deepen economic ties between Canada and Antigua and Barbuda.
Particular attention was given to agriculture and food security. Anand expressed Canada’s interest in supporting Antigua and Barbuda’s efforts to strengthen its agricultural sector through Canadian agri-technology, technical expertise and access to reliable suppliers of high-quality food products.
The discussions underscore the potential for expanded cooperation between the two countries as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to welcome Commonwealth leaders to St. John’s for CHOGM 2026.
