Antigua and Barbuda and Peru are moving to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation following the formal presentation of credentials by Peru's newly appointed ambassador, according to Antigua News Room.
Ambassador Gustavo Lamke presented his credentials at Government House before conducting courtesy calls with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene. The meetings provided both sides an opportunity to outline priorities for a strengthened bilateral relationship.
Lamke made clear that Peru intends to pursue a broad and active engagement with Antigua and Barbuda. "Peru wishes to expand its bilateral agenda with Antigua and Barbuda in the political, diplomatic, economic, commercial and cooperation spheres," the ambassador said.
Governor General's Deputy Sir Clare Roberts welcomed the accreditation, describing the occasion as timely. "Your accreditation as non-resident ambassador comes at an important moment for strengthening the relationship between our two countries," Roberts said.
Discussions ranged across several areas of potential collaboration, including trade, tourism, education and climate-related initiatives. Prime Minister Browne highlighted Peru's agricultural sector as a particularly promising avenue for technical cooperation, especially as Antigua and Barbuda works to address food security challenges.
Foreign Affairs Minister Greene indicated that both governments are keen to advance ties through initiatives centred on climate change, education, ocean studies and student exchange programmes.
Officials say the talks could form the foundation for more structured cooperation, including formal consultation mechanisms and expanded people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.
