The Government of Barbados has issued a statement expressing their appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Authorities for successfully evacuating ten Barbadian nationals who sought support to leave the country earlier this week.
Below is the full statement:
In the face of ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, the Government of Barbados facilitated the safe evacuation of ten Barbadian nationals who sought support to leave the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this week.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade expresses its appreciation to Barbados’ Ambassador at Abu Dhabi, Her Excellency Dr. Annalee Babb, and her team for their outstanding efforts to organise and execute the evacuation mission. Senator the Honourable Christopher Sinckler, Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has expressed his appreciation to the UAE Authorities for the support provided to the Government of Barbados.
This very sensitive operation was realised through the combined efforts of several parties, including headquarters staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade; acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Kerrie Symmonds; the Office of the Prime Minister, and the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is indebted to Barbados’ former Ambassador to the UAE, Mr. Gabriel Abed, Special Envoy for Digital Affairs, who has played a pivotal role in the Foreign mission’s success.
The Barbados Embassy at Abu Dhabi will continue to provide support to nationals who remain in the region through Ambassador Babb, who has graciously and bravely opted to stay in the jurisdiction at this time.
Minister Sinckler has further emphasised that the Government of Barbados is sensitive to the challenges being experienced by the Barbadian nationals remaining in countries in such close proximity to the conflict and reiterates Barbados’ desire for a diplomatic solution and a peaceful resolution of the hostilities. (MFAFT)