Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, the Honourable Chet Greene, met with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Anita Anand, in Toronto on September 29, 2026.

The meeting took place on the margins of the Pathways to Peace: Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War. Minister Anand thanked Antigua and Barbuda for participating in the conference and acknowledged the country’s continued engagement on these important international issues.

The ministers also discussed preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, scheduled to take place in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 1 to 4. Canada expressed its support for Antigua and Barbuda’s role as host and recognized the country’s leadership in preparing for this major international gathering.

Economic cooperation was another important focus of the discussion. The ministers considered opportunities to strengthen trade and investment between Antigua and Barbuda and Canada, building on the longstanding relationship shared by the two countries.

The meeting also explored ways Canada could support Antigua and Barbuda’s agricultural development and food security objectives. Areas discussed included Canadian agricultural technology, technical expertise and access to reliable suppliers of high-quality food products.

For Antigua and Barbuda, these discussions represent valuable opportunities to expand international partnerships, attract investment and pursue practical solutions that can benefit communities and businesses at home.

The Toronto meeting reflects the continuing friendship between Antigua and Barbuda and Canada—and a shared commitment to closer cooperation on regional, Commonwealth and global priorities.

Source: Global Affairs Canada