President Paul Kagame has congratulated Prime Minister Mia Mottley on her re-election victory in Barbados, reaffirming the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations. In a tweet posted Friday, February 13, Kagame praised Mottley for her “well-deserved re-election,” emphasizing the friendship grounded in “shared principles of self-determination, resilience, and commitment to delivering prosperity and dignity for our people.” ALSO READ: President Kagame makes case for deeper Rwanda-Barbados ties Mottley steered the Barbados Labour Party to a commanding win in Wednesday’s general election, earning a third straight term after capturing every seat in the House of Assembly, according to state television. The BLP secured all 30 seats in the lower chamber of parliament, defeating opposition leader Ralph Thorne. Mottley, who first became Prime Minister of the Caribbean country in 2018, has been a prominent voice on climate change and Caribbean development issues on the global stage. The Rwanda-Barbados partnership has flourished since President Kagame’s 2022 visit to the island nation. ALSO READ: Inside Rwanda-Barbados new partnership agreement Despite being separated by thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, both countries have forged cooperation agreements spanning multiple sectors including tourism, health, mining, financial services, and vaccine manufacturing. Among the most significant achievements is the air services agreement signed during Mottley’s visit to Rwanda, aimed at establishing direct connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean region. Rwanda Development Board and Invest Barbados have also partnered to promote strategic private sector investments, with both nations serving as gateways to their respective regions. ALSO READ: Rwanda, Barbados aviation deal 'to boost trade' The relationship includes practical exchanges, such as Barbadian wellness practitioners training Rwandans and knowledge sharing on Rwanda’s ICT innovations through platforms like Irembo. A Double Tax Agreement further facilitates business operations between the two countries. “We look forward to further deepening our cooperation in the years ahead,” Kagame stated, wishing continued success to Mottley and the Barbadian people.
