Antigua and Barbuda continues to build its case to be one of the locations selected
to host an Embassy of the United States of America.
During a bilateral meeting with the head of the US Delegation at the 45 th meeting
of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Senator Christopher Dodds and Prime
Minister Gaston Browne discussed a wide range of issues.
Prime Minister Browne applauded what he described as the warming and
strengthening of relations between Washington and St. John’s, which continues to
build strength under President Joe Biden.
The US is a wonderful friend of the Caribbean, and you Senator, are also a great
envoy of President Biden, asserted the Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister.
For his part, Senator Dodd said the Caribbean remains an area of special interest
for the US, which is underscored through the recent visit and engagement by Vice
President Harris.
Amongst the wide-ranging issues raised during the bilateral talks, discussions
included the upscaling of LIAT to deal with regional transportation concerns;
reaching an amicable settlement on the long-running WTO gaming matter; Antigua
and Barbuda desire to be one of two countries selected by the US to reestablish an
embassy in the Eastern Caribbean given the level of infrastructure, a modern
airport; being the fastest growing economy in the OECS, the US-China relations
and Venezuela Petro Caribe initiative.
Both Prime Minister Browne and Senator Dodd agreed to follow up on the matters
discussed.
Meanwhile, the United States of America has reaffirmed its commitment to
strengthening cooperation and relations with Antigua and Barbuda and the rest of
the Caribbean Community through CARICOM.
