AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Diplomacy & Climate Tech: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Browne met the new French ambassador to push joint climate action and broader regional cooperation, with a focus on practical links that can translate into science and technology partnerships. Education & Research Collaboration: Talks included closer university ties between France and The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, aiming for student exchanges and joint academic programmes that could help the campus become more international. Guadeloupe Connectivity: Browne highlighted stronger connections with Guadeloupe and Martinique, especially in transportation, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, including cultural ties like Guadeloupean participation in Antigua’s Carnival. Health, Security, and Training: Both sides flagged potential cooperation areas such as security, health, training, research, and patient care. EU Mobility Policy: The meeting also covered visa-free access concerns and Citizenship by Investment programmes, with Browne urging a balanced approach that respects Caribbean realities while addressing European concerns.
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