President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne are considering extending trade and investment between Africa and the Caribbean.
Kagame while attending the four-day 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at Jumby Bay Island on November 3 held discussions with the Premeir of the Caribbean Nation.
The two leaders pledged to strengthen relations between their countries and encourage closer cooperation between the two regions.
Meanwhile, Browne encouraged greater engagement between African and Caribbean businesses, including efforts to identify products and services that could create mutually beneficial commercial opportunities.
He added that current global challenges present opportunities for countries of the Global South to deepen cooperation and establish stronger economic partnerships.
Browne reaffirmed Antigua and Barbuda’s willingness to support Rwanda on matters of mutual interest, including international candidatures, and assured Kagame that the country would remain a reliable partner.
The Rwandan leader, in turn, congratulated Browne on Antigua and Barbuda’s hosting of CHOGM 2026 and expressed his government’s interest in building closer relations with the country and the wider Commonwealth.
Browne, is also serving as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office.
