The Senior Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Molwyn Joseph, led a ministerial visit to China
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According to an article by the media outlet CNW, the Senior Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Molwyn Joseph, led a ministerial visit to the People’s Republic of China, specifically to the cities of Shanghai and Hangzhou.
The ministerial delegation included Darryl Matthew, Minister of Creative Industries and Innovation; Anthony Smith Jr., Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy; and Clement Antonio, a senator from Antigua and Barbuda.
During the visit, the delegation held several high-level meetings with Chinese government officials and business leaders to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key production sectors.
These meetings focused on promoting collaboration in areas such as fisheries, agriculture, innovation, health, and education. The representatives of both countries also reaffirmed their commitment to mutual prosperity and sustainable development.
Sir Molwyn Joseph, who also serves as Minister of Health, Wellness, and the Environment, emphasized Antigua and Barbuda’s intention to modernize its public health infrastructure and promote climate-resilient agricultural development.
Regarding sustainable fishing and the blue economy, the delegation acknowledged the strategic importance of marine resources to the country’s economic growth and explored cooperative models for sustainable fisheries management and marine conservation.
On the topic of the blue economy, Chinese representatives expressed their support for joint ventures dedicated to marine biome protection and to improving the livelihoods of coastal communities.
In the sectors of education, creative industries, and innovation, Minister Darryl Matthew led meetings with technology companies and academic institutions in China, highlighting Antigua and Barbuda’s goals in digital transformation and innovation.
These meetings opened the door to collaboration in educational technology, cultural partnerships, and training exchanges across various sectors.
In the area of cultural diplomacy, Senator Clement Antonio underlined its significance for the long-term development of bilateral relations. Both sides expressed their willingness to enhance student exchanges, promote cooperation in cultural and artistic sectors, and boost mutual tourism.
As a result of the ministerial visit, the two countries reaffirmed their bilateral ties and consolidated a strategic cooperation framework focused on inclusive development, innovation, and sustainability.
* Original text in Spanish. Translated by Large Language Model (LLM) technology.
Main Source:
Antigua and Barbuda deepens strategic ties with China through high-level ministerial visit – CNW Network
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