Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State, has concluded an official visit to Barbados as part of a wider Caribbean tour aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
During the visit, Al Kaabi met with the Honorable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, and conveyed the greetings of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, along with their wishes for further development and prosperity for the government and people of Barbados.
Prime Minister Mottley conveyed her greetings to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with her wishes for further development and prosperity for the leadership, government and people of the UAE.
The discussions focused on enhancing UAE-Barbados cooperation in trade, digital transformation, sustainable development, and investment, while exploring new opportunities to expand the bilateral partnership. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Al Kaabi also met with Senator the Honorable Christopher Peter Sinckler, Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, and Senator the Honorable Jonathan Reid, Minister of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology.
The meetings focused on strengthening coordination within multilateral frameworks and advancing bilateral relations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing dialogue and expanding economic cooperation to support trade growth and long-term development.
Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi Minister of State – UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“The bilateral relationship between the UAE and Barbados is built on a foundation of mutual respect and shared ambition. This visit reflects our commitment to translating dialogue into action and building a partnership that advances the shared interests of the two countries and peoples.”
The visit forms part of Al Kaabi’s broader engagement with Caribbean countries, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its diplomatic and economic partnerships globally. She was accompanied by Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States.
