From Caribbean News Now

ST JOHN’S, Antigua — The government of Austria has expressed an interest in cooperating with Antigua and Barbuda in the areas of tourism and diplomatic training.

This was conveyed to Prime Minister Gaston Browne during a visit to Antigua and Barbuda by Marianne Feldman, Austrian ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean.

In his response, Browne reaffirmed Antigua and Barbuda’s full commitment to cooperating with the Austrian government. He further made a request to the Austrian ambassador to consider opening an embassy in Antigua.

Antigua and Barbuda and Austria formally established diplomatic relations on March 25, 1985.

IMAGE: Prime Minister Gaston Browne (L) and Austrian Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean, Marianne Feldman

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