Accomodation Secured For All Leaders Attending the SIDS4 Conference In Antigua and Barbuda

The Minister of Foreign Affairs provided the Cabinet with an update on the preparations for the SIDS4 Conference, scheduled for May 27 to 30 in Antigua. “Accommodation is secured for all Presidents and Prime Ministers attending the SIDS4,” he assured the Cabinet. CDRA India will fund 15 leaders and its own delegation; IRENA will fund 8 leaders; the USA will fund 14 leaders and its own delegation. The host country usually provides accommodations for leaders; however, given the small size of the country, a number of large States have been volunteering to help bear the burden. Security will remain the host country’s responsibility; assistance from the RSS countries is being sought and has been pledged, and a satellite team is being organized to ensure safety of all attendees. Registration of drivers and inspection of vehicles will occur during this month. A plethora of other details have been shared with the Cabinet by the Foreign Minister who has primary responsibility for the conduct of the SIDS4 Conference.