Antigua and Barbuda PM in meetings ahead of SIDS4 Conference in NY
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, had a packed schedule in New York City as he engaged in a series of important meetings.
One of his key engagements was with His Excellency Courtenay Rattray, the Chef de Cabinet to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
During their meeting, Prime Minister Browne provided a comprehensive update on the preparations for the upcoming 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), which is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
As a symbol of goodwill, the UN official presented Prime Minister Browne with a conference pin, expressing his best wishes for the success of the conference.
Prime Minister Browne also gave interviews to UN DESA Voice and UN Web TV, sharing his valuable insights and emphasizing the conference’s global significance for all small island developing states.
Through these engagements, Prime Minister Browne demonstrated his commitment to advancing the interests of his country and the wider region.
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