Browne Eyes Greater Commonwealth Trade for Antigua

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will explore opportunities to purchase more goods from other Commonwealth countries as members work towards strengthening trade and investment relationships.

Speaking during his November 7 appearance on Point FM, Browne said Commonwealth leaders supported a goal of increasing trade among member countries from approximately US$1 trillion to US$2 trillion over the next four years.

He said Antigua and Barbuda could benefit by identifying suppliers in other Commonwealth markets that may offer goods at more affordable prices. Discussions held during the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) have encouraged the government to examine these possibilities.

Browne also pointed to bilateral meetings as another way to develop commercial partnerships. He said closer cooperation could help the Commonwealth become a more active economic network while strengthening its collective influence on development and climate issues.

No new import agreements, specific products or timeline for changes to the country’s purchasing arrangements were announced.

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