Antigua and Barbuda affirmed its strong support for the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)-India Forum with Foreign Affairs Minister, E. P Chet Greene describing it as ‘a vital bridge between diverse nations united by a common vision’.
Minister Greene was speaking last week at a CELAC-India Forum held at the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, New York, September 26, 2025
“In a world facing complex challenges, this partnership stands as a powerful testament to the enduring strength of dialogue over discord and cooperation over conflict. The Forum’s work in fostering genuine multilateralism is not just commendable; it is essential. By facilitating South-South cooperation, we continue to build a more inclusive architecture for peace, sustainable development and shared global prosperity,” he stated.
Minister Greene noted that the commitment is a reminder to everyone that nations’ collective future depends not on going it alone, but on moving forward together. “We are therefore encouraged to continue this vital work, deepening the bonds between our peoples and championing a more equitable and resilient world for all.
“The timing of this meeting on the margins of the UNGA is highly significant and strategically astute, reflecting the pressing needs of the current global landscape,” he observed.
According to the foreign minister the existing multilateral system, particularly the UN Security Council, is widely perceived as struggling to address contemporary crises effectively.
“By meeting, (CELAC and India) we are demonstrating a pragmatic approach to diplomacy. We are not abandoning multilateralism but rather, we are actively working to revitalize and complement it through flexible, results-oriented partnerships structures. The timing of this meeting, during the peak of the diplomatic calendar, amplifies our message: a new, more representative model of global governance, being built from the ground up,” he emphasised.
FA Minister Greene sees the world as increasingly characterized not by a clear bipolar divide but by a complex landscape where middle and emerging powers seek strategic autonomy.
“For the 33 diverse countries of CELAC and a rising India, this forum is a perfect vehicle for “multi-alignment.
“It allows us to collaborate on specific issues like climate change, technology transfer and food security without being drawn into the geopolitical rivalries of larger powers. The holding of this meeting signals a mature consolidation of this approach, positioning both blocs as indispensable, independent actors in shaping the new global order,” he declared.
