2025
Key Themes in 2025
In 2025, Hon. E. P. Chet Greene demonstrated strong diplomatic leadership and global engagement, advancing Antigua and Barbuda’s voice across major international forums while building strategic partnerships in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. A central focus of the year was leading preparations for hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026, positioning the nation for a historic moment on the world stage. Alongside his international work, he remained committed to national interests, providing guidance on global policy developments and supporting unity, development, and opportunity at home.
Ongoing throughout 2025
- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Barbuda Affairs
- Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Paul
- Chairman, Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP)
- President, Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee (ABNOC)
- Led intensive preparations for Antigua and Barbuda hosting CHOGM 2026 (scheduled for 1–4 November 2026 in St. John’s)
December 4
Participated in Cabinet briefings on U.S. visa restrictions/proclamation (effective 1 January 2026), collaborating with Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders.
November 4-6
Represented Antigua and Barbuda at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar; delivered a statement advocating for SIDS priorities and social justice.
November 3-5
Coordinated the welcome for the Commonwealth Secretary-General and team visit to Antigua and Barbuda to launch CHOGM 2026 preparations.
September 30
Held a bilateral Foreign Ministers’ meeting with Japan’s Minister IWAYA Takeshi in Osaka, Japan.
September 28
Attended Antigua and Barbuda’s National Day celebrations at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
September 22
Attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) and Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meetings in New York (on the margins of the UN General Assembly).
September 22
Attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) and Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meetings in New York (on the margins of the UN General Assembly).
May 26
Issued a public statement urging Antiguan and Barbudan citizens to comply with U.S. immigration and visa rules amid tightened enforcement, while reassuring legitimate travel remains possible.
May 13
Led Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation at the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, China; delivered remarks supporting the Beijing Declaration 2025 and the China-CELAC Joint Action Plan (2025–2027).
May 5
Delivered the Labour Day Message 2025, emphasizing technology, sustainability, and mental health in the workforce.
March 17–19
Attended the Raisina Dialogue 2025 and the 10th CII India-LAC Conclave in New Delhi, India; held bilateral discussions on fintech, defence, trade, healthcare, education, and capacity building.