Antigua and Barbuda Reaffirms Support for Uganda, Expands Bilateral Ties

Antigua and Barbuda has reaffirmed its strong diplomatic support for Uganda following high-level discussions between Prime Minister Gaston Browne and visiting Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa.

During a courtesy call, Prime Minister Browne extended congratulations to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on his recent electoral victory, describing the outcome as a renewed mandate reflecting public confidence in his leadership. The Prime Minister reaffirmed Antigua and Barbuda’s continued support for Uganda on the international stage.

Discussions centered on strengthening political cooperation and expanding bilateral engagement. Both sides emphasized deeper collaboration between the Caribbean and Africa through increased people-to-people exchanges, tourism partnerships, education linkages, and technical cooperation.

Prime Minister Browne highlighted opportunities for hospitality training, university student exchanges, and tourism development initiatives, noting Antigua and Barbuda’s willingness to share expertise from its established tourism sector.

The leaders also underscored Uganda’s leadership within the Non-Aligned Movement and its active role at the United Nations, particularly in climate advocacy and multilateral diplomacy.

A key point of discussion was the existing visa-exempt travel arrangement between the two countries, which allows citizens of both nations to travel visa-free for short stays. The Prime Minister said the arrangement creates opportunities for greater mobility, business engagement, and investment flows between the two nations.

The meeting concluded with mutual expressions of goodwill and a shared commitment to advancing cooperation in areas such as sustainable development, climate resilience, and South–South collaboration.