Antigua Prime Minister names China as key development partner
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Updated Oct 15
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What happened
Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne stated that China is the country’s most important development partner, emphasizing the need to defend the bilateral relationship despite geopolitical pressure. These remarks were made during the handover ceremony for Pelican Court, a housing development financed by a Chinese grant.
From jamaicaobserver.com
Why it matters
Browne noted that China’s assistance over the last three decades has helped Antigua develop its economic and social infrastructure and improve living conditions. The EC$50 million Pelican Court project is described by the Prime Minister as China’s most socially impactful project in Antigua and Barbuda to date.
From jamaicaobserver.com
Who's involved
- Gaston BrownePrime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
- BeijingCapital city of China, providing development funding
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