Jaishankar highlights importance of digital public infrastructure at Commonwealth meet in Antigua and Barbuda
Mr. Jaishankar also spoke about India's recent Free Trade Agreements and other ongoing negotiations at the meeting
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar poses for a picture with Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Minister Everly Chet Greene and Tourism & Civil Aviation Minister Charles Fernandes, in Saint John's on Wednesday. High Commissioner of India to Antigua and Barbuda Chinmoy Naik (E-R)also present.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted the significance of digital public infrastructure for "good governance and financial responsibility" at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Executive Session in Antigua and Barbuda.
Mr. Jaishankar arrived in St. John's on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). He was welcomed at the airport by Foreign Minister Everly Chet Greene and Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Charles Fernandes.
"Highlighted the value of digital public infrastructure for good governance and financial responsibility. Has helped democratise our economies by expanding opportunities. The Indian example is instructive," Mr. Jaishankar posted on social media after the meeting on Tuesday (November 3).
Mr. Jaishankar also spoke about India's recent Free Trade Agreements and other ongoing negotiations at the meeting.
"Such understandings will contribute to predictable trade and resilient supply chains," he said.
The theme of this year's CHOGM is accelerating partnerships and investment for a prosperous Commonwealth.
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