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The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) is denying reports of unauthorised American military activity on the island, saying that the presence of Canadian military officials is a result of the planning process for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held here next year.
In a statement, the ABDF said that there has been “no confirmation or authorisation of American soldiers conducting surveys or operations within the city of St. John’s or any other part of the island.
“The Canadian military personnel currently on island are present as part of ongoing collaborative planning and preparatory exercises in support of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting CHOGM 2026,” the ABDF said, adding that the partnership between the two countries forms part of a broader framework of cooperation aimed at strengthening local readiness, coordination, and security planning in anticipation of the high-profile international event.
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