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BEIJING, People’s Republic of China – 25th January 2024……..Antigua and Barbuda and the People’s Republic of China on Wednesday signed a number of cooperation agreements to further strengthen the level of relations between the two countries and advance the development of Antigua and Barbuda.

During Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s meeting with Premier Li Qiang, a number of Memoranda of Understanding to include an agreement to address Climate Change under the framework of South-South Cooperation, an agreement to accelerate the formulation of the Cooperation Plan on the Belt and Road initiative and an agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption were signed.

Minister for Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment, Sir Molwyn Joseph signed an agreement with Alibaba Damo Academy and Hospitals for the provision of equipment for early cancer screening and digital health and to provide doctors with AI-powered tools. The agreement also provides a framework for the identification of chronic diseases.

The Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, E. P. Chet Greene signed an agreement on a Water Rehabilitation Project along with an agreement for the provision of equipment for the Port of St. John’s for aiding in the Anti-Narcotics Laboratory Project funded by China. Minister Greene also signed an agreement between the China Media Group (CMG) and the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) for strengthening development and cooperation.

A list of some of the agreements signed include the following:

1. MOU on strengthening development cooperation and Promoting the Implementation of Global Development Initiative

Chinese Signatory: Head of CIDCA

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. E.P. Chet Greene

Counterpart Department: The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Agency (ABIA)

2. Agreement of Mutual Visa Exemption

Chinese Signatory: Head of MFA

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. E.P. Chet Greene

3. Agreement on Maritime Transport

Chinese Signatory: Head of Ministry of Transport

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph

4. MOU on Jointly Accelerating the Formulation of the Cooperation Plan on the Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese Signatory: Head of NDRC

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph

Counterpart Department: Antigua and Barbuda Investment Agency

5. MOU on Exchange and Cooperation in the field of Economic Development

Chinese Signatory: Head of NDRC

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph

Counterpart Department: Antigua and Barbuda Investment Agency

6. MOU between China Media Group (CMG) and Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS)

Chinese Signatory: Head of CMG

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. E.P. Chet Greene

7. MOU on Trade and Investment Promotion

Chinese Signatory: Head of CCPIT

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. E.P. Chet Greene

Counterpart Department: Ministry of Trade

8. MOU on China-aid to Address Climate Change under the framework of South-South Cooperation

Chinese Signatory: Head of MEE

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph

9. MOU between Zhejiang International Studies University and UWI Five Islands Campus

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. E.P. Chet Greene

10. MOU between Hangzhou Normal University and Antigua and Barbuda: Hon. Sir

Antigua and Barbuda’s Signatory: Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph