Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Motley discussed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to invest in opportunities to improve them in all sectors, especially climate and renewables. Energy.

This was during a meeting His Highness had with Mia Amor Motley in the presence of Foreign Affairs Minister Kerry Symonds as part of her working visit to the Republic of Barbados.

His Highness and the Prime Minister of Barbados discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields.

Many, including the economy, tourism and business, support their efforts to achieve sustainable development.

His Highness also briefed Mia Amor Motley on the UAE’s preparations for hosting the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28), the agenda of the event and the priorities of the UAE leadership of the conference, particularly targeted initiatives. In ensuring funding for climate action to support the achievement of a just energy transition.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized that sustainable development is a priority for all countries and an inherent right of people, and that achieving it requires a qualitative change in the course of climate action and mobilizing global efforts aimed at achieving climate neutrality. , as well as take innovative initiatives to support this goal.

His Highness also emphasized the UAE’s support for the “Bridgetown” initiative led by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Motley from “COP 26”, to access international financing for climate action, especially for countries most vulnerable to climate change. A global effort to address international financial reform issues in the climate file, noting the importance of strengthening efforts to support their response to its consequences.

Praising Barbados’ pioneering efforts in global climate action, His Highness expressed his desire for the Republic of Barbados to participate in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28).

The talks between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Saeed Al Nahyan and Mia Amor Motley touched on many areas of common interest, in addition to developments at the regional and international levels.

He emphasized the importance of investing in opportunities to strengthen the excellent relations between the two countries and to enhance opportunities for joint cooperation in all fields. For her part, Mia Amor Motley, during the United Arab Emirates Conference on Climate Change (COP 28), expressed her confidence in the UAE’s leadership in global climate action with all capacity and capability. UAE’s initiatives in the renewable and clean energy sector globally and its unique and innovative strategy to achieve climate neutrality. The meeting was attended by Omar Saif Kobash, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Saeed Mubarak Al-Hajri, Assistant Minister for Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan had previously arrived in Barbados at the start of a tour that included several Latin American and Caribbean countries. The tour comes within the framework of the interest in strengthening the friendship between the UAE and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as exploring the opportunities available to develop and promote joint cooperation in all sectors, especially in the economy and climate. The United Arab Emirates is gearing up to host the 28th session of the United Arab Emirates Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) in Expo City Dubai next November and December and the importance of accelerating global climate action, which is a pillar for advancing sustainable economic development pathways. .

Foreign Minister:

• Sustainable development is a priority for countries and an inherent right of people, and achieving it requires a qualitative change in the climate action process and innovative initiatives.

• Speeches by Abdullah bin Saeed and Mia Amor Motley addressed common interests and developments at the regional and international levels.