By St. Paul’s News Team
September 13 2026 | CHOGM
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration, the Honourable E.P. Chet Greene, has held discussions with United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Chris Elmore MP, as diplomatic engagement intensifies ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
The meeting focused on Antigua and Barbuda’s preparations to host the four-day summit from November 1 to 4, as well as continued cooperation with the United Kingdom and opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
With CHOGM less than two months away, Minister Greene highlighted the importance of strong international partnerships in ensuring that the meeting delivers meaningful outcomes for the 56 member states of the Commonwealth.
The discussions provided an opportunity to review Antigua and Barbuda’s preparations and consider areas where continued UK engagement could contribute to the successful hosting of the summit. The two officials also examined opportunities to advance practical cooperation, investment and shared priorities through the Commonwealth framework.
Minister Greene emphasized that CHOGM 2026 represents more than an opportunity for Antigua and Barbuda to host Commonwealth leaders. The summit also provides a platform for the country to contribute to discussions on issues of importance to member states and help shape a forward-looking Commonwealth agenda.
The meeting further reinforced the longstanding diplomatic relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and the United Kingdom. Both countries have maintained close ties across a range of areas, including development cooperation, trade, investment, security and international diplomacy.
The UK’s continued engagement is expected to remain important as Antigua and Barbuda enters the final stages of preparations for the summit, which will bring together Heads of Government and senior officials from across the Commonwealth.
CHOGM 2026 will be held under the theme, “Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.” The theme reflects Antigua and Barbuda’s emphasis on building stronger partnerships, attracting investment and advancing practical initiatives capable of supporting sustainable development and prosperity across the Commonwealth.
The upcoming summit is expected to provide Commonwealth leaders with an opportunity to address shared global and regional challenges while identifying areas for greater collaboration.
The engagement between Minister Greene and Minister Elmore forms part of Antigua and Barbuda’s broader diplomatic consultations ahead of CHOGM 2026, as the host country works with Commonwealth partners to ensure the summit is both successfully delivered and produces substantive outcomes for member states.