In a significant diplomatic move, Antigua and Barbuda has signed a Visa Waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a new chapter in bilateral relations between the two nations. The agreement, formalized during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, was signed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. EP Chet Greene, and the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy. This pact is expected to enhance business, investment, and tourism opportunities for both countries. The UAE has been a key partner for Antigua and Barbuda, particularly through the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), which has facilitated the largest renewable energy investment in the Caribbean. A notable project under this initiative is the Green Barbuda project, which includes an 800kW diesel power plant and a 720kW hybrid solar power plant, significantly reducing energy costs for the island nation. Minister Greene hailed the agreement as a testament to the enduring friendship between the two countries, emphasizing its potential to unlock new opportunities in tourism, education, and other sectors. The signing ceremony was also attended by Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Walton Webson, and other dignitaries. This agreement underscores the UAE’s role as a reliable partner in sustainable development and economic growth for Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda signs Visa Waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates
