H.H. Sheikh Mohammed discusses cooperation with Caribbean leaders

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has discussed cooperation with presidents and prime ministers from the Caribbean region at the World Governments Summit.

During the meeting, they explored ways to strengthen strategic partnerships and expand trade, encouraging mutual investment in key sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy and maritime logistics, alongside advancing environmental initiatives aimed at resource sustainability.

His Highness highlighted the significance of the UAE’s growing ties with Caribbean nations in building partnerships, stating that the region "holds strategic importance for global trade and represents some of the most promising growth destinations in the new global economy”.

He also praised the active participation of Caribbean leaders at the summit in showcasing their developmental progress and the aspirations of their people to build a prosperous future. 

For their part, the Caribbean state leaders expressed their commitment to deep-rooted ties with the UAE, recognising the nation as an ideal partner in building resilient and sustainable economies.

The leaders lauded Sheikh Mohammed for his visionary leadership in establishing the summit as a leading platform for shaping the future and advancing international cooperation, turning geopolitical challenges into partnership opportunities.

The meeting included the attendance of  Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic; Surangel Whipps Jr., President of Palau; James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG); Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica; Lisa Jawahir, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Climate Change of St Lucia; Noemi Espinoza Madrid, Secretary General of Association of Caribbean States (ACS); Jamal Strachan, Parliamentary Secretary of the Bahamas; Melvin Bouva, Foreign Minister of Suriname; Marc Ati, Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation and External Trade of the Republic of Vanuatu; ⁠Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands; and Mosese Bulitavu, Minister of Rural and Maritime, Fiji.