Antigua and Barbuda Reaffirms Support for Uganda and Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has reaffirmed its strong support for the Government and people of Uganda, following high-level diplomatic discussions focused on political cooperation, international engagement, and expanded bilateral relations.

During a courtesy call by visiting Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Thomas Tayebwa, Prime Minister Gaston Browne extended congratulations to President Yoweri Museveni on his recent electoral victory, noting the renewed mandate and increased public confidence demonstrated by the results. Prime Minister Browne commended President Museveni’s leadership and reaffirmed Antigua and Barbuda’s continued support for Uganda on the international stage.

The discussions highlighted Uganda’s leadership role within the Non-Aligned Movement, with Antigua and Barbuda pledging its full support for the Movement’s objectives and initiatives. The Prime Minister also welcomed Uganda’s active engagement at the United Nations, including its contributions to climate advocacy and multilateral diplomacy.

Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation between the Caribbean and Africa, particularly through strengthened people-to-people exchanges, tourism development, education partnerships, and technical cooperation.

Opportunities were identified for collaboration in hospitality training, university student exchanges, and the sharing of expertise in tourism development, with Antigua and Barbuda offering support based on its well-established tourism sector.

Prime Minister Browne reminded Deputy Speaker Tayebwa of the diplomatic and business travel cooperation that exist between both countries. Under the arrangement , citizens of Antigua and Barbuda do not require a visa to enter Uganda for short stays (typically up to about 90 days) as part of the visa-exempt arrangement. This means Antiguan and Barbudan passport holders can travel to Uganda without needing to obtain a visa in advance for tourism or similar short-term visits. Conversely, Ugandan citizens also do not require a visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda for short visits. Prime Minister said this arrangement present the possibility for greater mobility and investment between the two nations.

Prime Minister Browne expressed appreciation for Uganda’s commitment to strengthening relations with Caribbean states through regional mechanisms and affirmed Antigua and Barbuda’s readiness to collaborate on shared priorities, including sustainable development, climate resilience, and South–South cooperation.

The meeting concluded with mutual expressions of goodwill and a shared commitment to advancing cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and Uganda in the interest of their peoples and the wider international community.

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