Jaishankar Stresses Role of Digital Public Infrastructure at Commonwealth Meet in Antigua and Barbuda
External Affairs Minister discusses India's digital governance initiatives, trade agreements and resilient supply chains at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
ST JOHN, Nov 4: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has underscored India’s achievements in digital public infrastructure, describing its role in strengthening governance, promoting financial accountability and widening economic opportunities during a Commonwealth meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
Jaishankar attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Executive Session in St John’s, where he highlighted how India’s digital initiatives have helped make economic services more accessible and inclusive.
In a social media post following the meeting on Tuesday, the minister said digital public infrastructure had contributed to better governance and financial responsibility. He also noted that India’s experience offered valuable lessons for other Commonwealth nations.
Jaishankar further discussed India’s recently concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and ongoing trade negotiations with other countries. He said such arrangements would help establish predictable trade relations and strengthen supply chain resilience.
The minister arrived in St John’s on Tuesday to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). He was received at the airport by Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Minister Everly Chet Greene and Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Charles Fernandes.
This year’s CHOGM is being held under the theme of accelerating partnerships and investment to build a prosperous Commonwealth, with discussions focusing on cooperation and economic development among member countries.
