Antigua and Brazil sign defence agreement

Brazil and Antigua and Barbuda have signed a framework agreement outlining cooperation in the field of defence.



Antigua’s National Security Minister Dr Errol Cort says the signing of the agreement has created a viable medium of support for the soon to be established Caribbean Maritime School of Excellence.



Cort, who paid a four-day visit to Brazil to sign the accord, said that it would also provide support for the continued development of the Antigua Barbuda Defence Force’s Urban Search and Rescue capabilities.



A government statement said that a high ranking delegation from Brazil is to visit Antigua and Barbuda to further discuss implementing the objectives of the agreement.



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